Words and music by hank williams, sr. Capo: 2nd fret key: e play: d In the [d] great book of john - you're [g] warned of the [d] day When you'll be laid - beneath the cold [a7] clay The [g] angel of [d] death - will [g] come from the [d] sky And claim your poor soul - when the [a7] time comes to [d] die. Chorus When the angel of death - comes [g] down after [d] you Can you smile and say - that you have been [a7] true Can you [g] truthfully [d] say - with [g] your dying [d] breath That you're ready to meet - the [a7] angel of [d] death. When the [d] lights all grow dim - and the [g] dark shadows [d] creep And then your loved ones - are gathered to [a7] weep Can you [g] face them and [d] say - with [g] your dying [d] breath That you're ready to meet - the [a7] angel of [d] death. Chorus