Jefferson Starship - Assassin Lyrics

Something must be done about the lone man
Gun concealed, to carry out his heart of stone plan
He is eaten up with hate
Got your attention far too late
Could you have stopped him if you'd known beforehand?

He seemed like such a nice guy
To his neighbors
Kept to himself and never bothered them with favors
Nobody ever knew him
There was nobody to see through him
He was left alone to plan the death of his betrayers

Who's gonna be the hangman?
Who's gonna be the judge?
Who's gonna cast the first stone?
Who'll settle up this grudge?

It's so obvious the man is guilty
Tell me who is capable of showing any pity?
Can anybody name the real assassin?

No one's going to take responsibility
How did this man come out of our society?
Could our intervention
Have prevented his intention?
Well, you know he's gonna plead insanity

Who's gonna be the hangman?
Who's gonna be the judge?
Who's gonna cast the first stone?
Who'll settle up this grudge?
Who's gonna be the hangman?
Who's gonna be the judge?
Who's gonna cast the first stone?
Who'll settle up this grudge?

It's so obvious the man is guilty
Now tell me who is capable showing any pity
Can anybody name the real assassin?