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Performer: Hank Williams, Sr.
Words and music: Hank Williams, Sr.

THE ANGEL OF DEATH

CAPO: 2nd Fret/KEY: E/PLAY: D

In the [D] great book of John - you're [G] warned of the [D] day
When you'll be laid - beneath the cold [A7] clay
The [D] Angel Of Death - will [G] come from the [D] sky
And claim your poor soul - when the time [A7]  comes to [D] die

CHORUS:
[D] When the Angel Of Death - comes [G] down after [D] you
Can you smile and say - that you have been [A7] true
Can you [D] truthfully say - with [G] your dyin' [D] breath
That you're ready to meet - the [A7] Angel Of [D] Death.

When the lights all grow dim - and the dark shadows creep
And then your loved ones -  are gathered to weep
Can you face them and say - with your dying breath
That you're ready to meet - the Angel Of Death.

CHORUS

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