 Later , Bleeding Gums lends Lisa his saxophone for her school recital . It starts off terribly ( owing to most of the orchestra having their <unk> removed so they could miss school ) , but Lisa gets up and performs a solo routine , becoming the star of the show . Returning to the hospital the next day , Lisa is saddened to learn that Bleeding Gums has died . Lisa is the only person who attends Bleeding Gums 's funeral , and she vows to make sure that everyone in Springfield knows the name Bleeding Gums Murphy . Bart , meanwhile , sues Krusty the Clown and is given a $ 100 @,@ 000 settlement . However , after Bart 's attorney Lionel Hutz takes his " legal fees " , Bart is left with only $ 500 , but does not realize the con and is thrilled with the amount . 
