Intro: verse 1 In the great book of John you'll wonder the day When you'll be laid beneath the cold clay The angel of death will come from the sky And claim up your soul when the day comes to die verse 2 When the angel of death comes down after you Can you smile and say that you have been true Can you truthfully say with your dying breath That you're ready to meet the angel of death verse 3 When the lights all grow dim and the dark shadows creep And your loved ones have gathered to weep Can you face them and say with your dying breath That you're ready to meet the angel of death Solo verse 4 When the angel of death comes down after you Can you smile and say that you have been true Can you truthfully say with your dying breath That you're ready to meet the angel of death That you're ready to meet the angel of death