Oh death

Oh death

Won't you spare me over till another year

Well what is this that I can't see

With ice cold hands takin' hold of me

Well I am death none can excel

I'll open the door to heaven or hell

Whoa death someone would pray

Could you wait to call me another day

The children prayed the preacher preached

Time and mercy is out of your reach

I'll fix your feet till you can't walk

I'll lock your jaw till you can't talk

I'll close your eyes so you can't see

This very air come and go with me

I'm death I come to take the soul

Leave the body and leave it cold

To draw up the flesh off of the frame

Dirt and worm both have a claim

Oh death

Oh death

Won't you spare me over till another year

Won't you spare me over till another year