DESCRIPTION:
My version of the timeless American folk classic, using a simple drone and some percussion. See also: my live version (uploaded 1/7/10) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KdZJ4qzBsM

oh death


what is this that I can't see
with icy hands taking hold of me
i am death and none can tell
i open the door to heaven and hell

oh death, oh death
please spare me over till another year

i'll fix your feet so you can't walk
i'll lock your jaw so you can't talk
close your eyes so you can't see
this very hour come go with me

oh death, oh death...

death oh death i'm young of age
please don't take me at this stage
i take the young i take the old
i'll take your body and leave it cold

oh death, oh death...

my wealth is all at your command
if you'd but move your icy hand
i don't want silver don't want gold
i don't want nothing but your soul

oh death, oh death...

oh mother come now to my bed
rest your palm upon my head
my hands are numb my feet are cold
death's coming for to claim my soul

oh death, oh death...