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Oh Death Lyrics by Dock Boggs

His Folkways Years, 1963-1968

1964

[Verse 1]
What is this that I can't see
With icy hands taking hold on me
I am death and none can excel
I'll open the doors to heaven or hell
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Can't you spare me over till another year?
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Please spare me over till another year
[Verse 2]
Oh, death, someone would pray
Couldn’t you call some other day
God's children prayed, the preacher's preached
The time of mercy is out of your reach
I'll fix your feet so you can't walk
I'll lock your jaws so you can't talk
Close your eyes so you can't see
This very hour come go with me
Death, I come to take the soul
Leave the body and leave it cold
To drop the flesh off of the frame
The earth and worms both have a claim
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Can't you spare me over till another year?
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Please spare me over till another year
[Verse 3]
My mother come to my bed
Place a cold towel upon my head
My head is warm, my feet is cold
Death is moving upon my soul
Oh, death, how you treating me
Close my eyes so I can't see
You hurt my body, you make me cold
You ruling my life right out of my soul
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Can't you spare me over till another year?
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Please spare me over till another year
[Verse 4]
Oh, death, please consider my age
Please don't take me at this stage
My wealth is all at your command
If you will move your icy hand
The old, the young, the rich, or poor
Are all alike, with me, you know
No wealth, no land, no silver, no gold
Nothing satisfies me but your soul
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Can't you spare me over till another year?
Oh, oh, death, oh, oh, death
Please spare me over till another year
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Dock Boggs

Dock Boggs

About “Oh Death” by Dock Boggs

Read the complete lyrics to "Oh Death" by Dock Boggs from the album "His Folkways Years, 1963-1968" in 1964. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under American Folk, Folk, Country.

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"Oh Death" is credited to Dock Boggs. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Oh Death" appears on "His Folkways Years, 1963-1968" in 1964.

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