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[Waltz]
[Intro Chords]
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[Verse 1]
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In the great book of John you're warned of the day.
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When you will be laid beneath the cold clay.
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The Angel of Death comes down from the sky.
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And claim your poor soul when the time comes to die.
[Chorus]
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When The Angel of Death comes down after you.
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Can you smile and say that you have been true.
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Can you truthfully say with your dying breath.
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That you're ready to meet the Angel of death.
[Verse 2]
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When the lights all grow dim and the dark shadows creep.
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And then your loved ones are gathered to weep.
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Can you face them and say with your dying breath
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That you're ready to meet the Angel of Death.
[Chorus]
E A E
When The Angel of Death comes down after you.
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Can you smile and say that you have been true.
A E A E
Can you truthfully say with your dying breath.
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That you're ready to meet the Angel of death.