Verse 1

I greeted death like an old familiar friend.

And we haven’t spoken in a while.

But I knew it wouldn’t be long until we meet again.

How could I forget that lonesome boney smile.

Chorus

Skeleton man, won’t you take my stone cold hand

No need to stress, no need to worry, now that my dreams are dead.

Phantom in black, won’t you take the long way back.

No need to stress, no need to hurry, no need to change your plans, just take it slow.

Verse 2

Me and death we go way back. We first met when I was younger, with my favorite childhood pet. Then when I became a man, death and Got acquainted fast. Then through the years, the blood sweat and tears, I fear he’s my only friend.

But I cheated death at a high stakes poker bet

And our friendship hasn’t been the same way since.

Chorus

Skeleton man, won’t you take my stone cold hand

No need to stress, no need to worry, now that my dreams are dead.

Phantom in black, won’t you take the long way back.

No need to stress, no need to hurry, no need to change your plans, just take it slow.