The Mountain Goats — The Coroners Gambit

[Verse 1] When death came calling today I heard the gentle grace of his cadences [Refrain] I couldn't say no I couldn't say no [Verse 2] When he showed me his new silk scarves Laid out on a shiny black plastic tray [Refrain] Couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say Couldn't say, couldn't say no I couldn't say no [Bridge] And I'm sorry I couldn't Do you know how badly I wanted to? Didn't want, didn't want, didn't want Didn't want, didn't want to lose you [Verse 3] But his smile was dazzling And his eyes were sparkling Like moonlight on the water at midnight [Refrain] Couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say Couldn't say, couldn't say, couldn't say no I couldn't say no