[1st verse:] Honey, I'm sinkin' fast Soon I will breathe my last Fever is very high Doctor said I will die 'Fore I take my long, long rest Grant me, dear, one request 'Member that afternoon We heard that dreamy tune When you remarked to me Who wrote that melody That's the air I want to share before I die [Refrain:] Honey dear, I must be going I fear I feel the finish is near Please bring your cello in here While I see just play the sweet melody And honey, call it for me "That Dying Rag" [2nd verse:] Honey, don't hesitate Soon it will be too late Heavenly gates I see St. Peter's calling me Thank the Lord I'm gwine to go Up above, not below Right on my tombstone, dear Put this inscription clear "Buried without disgrace Died with a smiling face" Honey say I passed away without a care
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