By townes van zandt There is a spider in my dreams Long and silent is his name Cold as lightning is his smile Final is his sting His curse is deep as seven skies Boys, I wouldnt tell you lies The legends say he never sleeps Hes never hungry long Hes got us, boys, I believe its true But Im fighting till he lays me down Run his foul black body through Cleave him all asunder Think your women, wont you boys, Think your mother growing old Think about your darling son Spittin the spiders eye Up [at ease] against him ride Well not take him by surprise Give a scream down in your dreams Let him know were comin There is a spider in my dreams Long and silent is his name Cold as lightning is his smile Final is his sting