[Verse 1]
Freddie's dead
That's what I said
Let the man rap a plan
Said he'd sing him home
But his hope was a rope
And he should've known

[Verse 2]
Everybody's misused him
Ripped him off and abused him
Another junkie plan
Pushin' dope for the man
A terrible blow
But that's how it goes
A Freddie's on the corner now

If you wanna be a junkie, well
Remember Freddie's dead

[Verse 3]
We're all built up with progress
But sometimes, I must confess
We can deal with rockets and dreams
But, reality -- what does it mean?
Ain't nothing said
'Cause Freddie's dead

Hey, hey
Lord, Lord
Hey, hey
Lord, Lord
Yeah, yeah!
Ha, ha
Yeah, yeah
Freddie's dead

[Verse 4]
All I want is some peace of mind
With a little love I'm trying to find
This could be such a beautiful world
With a wonderful girl
Ooh, I need a woman child

Don't wanna be like Freddie, now
'Cause Freddie's dead

[Verse 2]
Everybody's misused him
Ripped him off and abused him
Another junkie plan
Pushin' dope for the man
A Freddie's on the corner now
If you wanna be a junkie, well
Remember Freddie's dead
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Freddie's dead