the men work the forest, the lumber is cut
the nails are pounded, the platform is raised
up on the hilltop, you can see the world
up on the hillside, you can see it all
up on the platform, construction has begun
it must be sturdy, the braces are strong
there's a single beam pointed to the sky, from which a rope will hang
there's a stiff rope hanging in the wind, from which I will hang
when I die, I'll stand before the throne, the book is opened, it's judgment day
when I die, there's no going back, rewards and punishments, there's hell to pay
when I die, I will be measured, my life will be weighed, it's judgment day
a knife in the back, of someone I loved
I put on a clean shirt and destroy the evidence
the hounds tracked me down, you can run but you can't hide
the judge said, "son, with a crime like this, someone's got to pay
"no one else is gonna step up and take your place"
"for what it's worth son, right or wrong, you're gonna hang, that is my judgment"
the trap door opens, the moment has come
I can feel the dry air hit me in the face
the rope goestight and my body jerks
I can feel my eyes bulge, I'm choking on my tongue
sucking for air, I'm fighting for air, breathing is the only thing
the crowd cheers, how many times will I bounce
1-2-3-4-5-6-7
when I die, I'll stand before the throne, the book is opened, it's judgment day
Brother Jack gleans inspiration from old fashioned gospel music, foot-stomping drinking songs, and long winded storytellers. He has a love for words, both written and sung. If you like weird folk music and storytelling, check out Brother Jack!
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