Marty Robbins - The Chair Lyrics
All night long , I tried, but couldn't sleepTried to be a man, tried not to weepNow, I hear the turning of the keySilently, the guard motions to meNow, I realize the end is nearAnd I find I can't control my fearAs I pass the guard, I start to cryAnd I whisper, " I don't want to die"Then, from Death Row comes a whisper"Charlie, be a man"Then, I scream, "Just wait 'til your turnThen, see if you can"Down the hall, they push and carry meBlind with fright and tears won't let me seeThrough a door and then, I stop and stare'Cause I see it, there it is, the chairThen, they strap me in and turn to leaveAnd the Prison Chaplain says, "BelieveFaith in God will cause Him to forgive"I have faith, but still, I wanna liveSuddenly, I'm paralizedThis must be the endMy body jerks and tremblesAnd they turn it on againAs quickly as it came, the pain is goneI hear music. Someone sings a songSuddenly, I seem to float through airSomething's wrong, 'cause I'm still in the chairIn the room, there's hardly any lightAnd I see the Doctor dressed in whiteI hear every word that's plainly saidDid I hear him say, "This man is dead"
