Townes Van Zandt — The Spider Song

[Verse 1] There is a spider in my dreams Long and silent is his name Cold as lightning is his smile Final is his sting [Verse 2] His curse is deep as seven skies Boys, I wouldn't tell you lies The legends say he never sleeps And he's never hungry long [Verse 3] He's got us, boys, I believe it's true But I'm fighting till he lays me down Run his foul black body through Cleave him all asunder [Verse 4] Now think of your women, won't you boys Think of your mother growing old Think about your darling son Spittin' the spider's eye [Verse 5] Up it is against him ride We'll not take him by surprise Give a scream down in your dreams Let him know we're comin' [Verse 1] There is a spider in my dreams Long and silent is his name Cold as lightning is his smile Final is his sting