Townes Van Zandt - The Spider Song lyrics

By townes van zandt There is a spider in my dreams Long and silent is his name Cold as lightning is his smile Final is his sting His curse is deep as seven skies Boys, i wouldn't tell you lies The legends say he never sleeps He's never hungry long 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 Think your women, won't you boys, Think your mother growing old Think about your darling son Spittin' the spider's eye Up [at ease] against him ride We'll not take him by surprise Give a scream down in your dreams Let him know we're comin' There is a spider in my dreams Long and silent is his name Cold as lightning is his smile Final is his sting