What a strange way to die
was the first thing I thought
but I was as drunk as a fool
He lured me down here
without shedding light on
the nature of his soul

My life flashed before me
I was quite the playboy
It was fun being
wealthy and cruel
but now
I'm chained to this wall
because I unleashed
the nature of his soul

I screamed then I begged
then I pretended to laugh
as I listened to masonry tools
then I sealed my mouth closed
'til he sealed the last stone in
the nature of his soul

A torch light shines at my feet
and it will die before me
it will burn up the air
that I breathe-
it will burn up the air
that I breathe-
can I still die with pride
after falling for an obvious lie?
how stupid this is
how stupid this is
how stupid-

Ah, to Hell with out lives
this tomb's good as any
my vengeance can
dig its own hole
He lured me down here
without shedding light on
the nature of his soul

Yes, I'll die nice and slow
I'll hang here with honor
and admire
my own self control
I'll still have my pride
and that won't satisfy
the nature of his soul

(for "The Cask of Amontillado")
©1999 James yarsky
©1999 Ricky Money Publishing Co, BMI 55
James Yarsky and the Fortunatos
Guitar: Tom Griffith
Viola: Rich Stein
Mandolin and accordion: Jim Tepe
Voice: James Yarsky
Words and Music by James Yarsky
Produced by Mark Hubbard for 600 lbs.
Recorded by Mark Hubbard at
Coconut Grove Recording Studio
Long Island, New York
Mixed by Mark Hubbard and James Yarsky
for 600 lbs. at Coconut Grove

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