Rupert Holmes
Murderer’s Confession (Bazzard)

[BAZZARD]
I saw the chance to be a legend in my time
For all in town thought Neville might do violent crime
To solve a mystery would pluck me from off my shelf
So I ensured the crime by killing Drood myself!

Detectives in command must have a case in hand
To gain acclaim, heir share of fame, the public does demand
A controversial crime perverse, shall I go on to tell you more?
Since I have the floor...

Young Neville had been crude, and Edwin doubly rude
So I set out to bring about the death of Edwin Drood!
And it turned out to be this region's hotly argued rage
And I know all!
I now show all!
At last, I'm center stage!

And I tied the knot
Around his nice neck
And his head was struck nearby!
I knew as he fell
Down into the muck
That finally the luck have I!
That finally the luck have I!