How long must i stay How long must i go on Taking my chances on burning away Don't take away my daylight Don't take away my dream
Why must i go (*) To hell and back again To hell and back again To hell and back again To hell and back again
Will i make the morning (**) To see another day The gods may come at midnight They're taking me away I'm waiting here on death row I pray for my reprieve
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The chaplain and the gardener (***) Have told me how to die I've used up all my chances Now's the time to cry For i can hear the footsteps The lights have just gone dim I'm on the final journey