I would rather be buried
In some cyprus grove
And I would rather be buried
In some cyprus grove
There to have me someone
That I can’t control

And yes I’m goin away now
I’m goin away to stay
Said I’m goin away noe
I’m goin away to stay
That would be alright pretty woman
You’re going to need my help someday

And when the sun goes down
You know, You know what you promised me
Said when the sun goes
You know what you promsied me
So whats the matter baby
Oh I can not see

Solo

And I would ratehr be dead
And six feet in my grave
Oh I would rather be dead
And six feet in my grave
To be way up here honey
Treating me this way

Now when your knee bone aching
And your blood is cold
Now when your knee bones aching
And you blood is cold
You are just getting ready
For the cyprus grove
You know your just getting ready
For the cyprus grove

(Skip Nehemiah James / James Bouchillon – Wynwood Music )