That Knowing Look of Fate

Lyrics

Old Man Death appeared late one night He said, "I'm back tomorrow Won't you prepare to meet the light" Poor man tried to save, oh, save his poor soul Took that car and drove as far, as far as he could go Well, he drove all night through the darkness and the rain He kept the pedal down, his hands were clenched in pain He fought so many battles, just like every man Tonight it was desperation that drove him across the land Turning 'round he saw Old Man Death With that knowing look of fate He spoke so firm but gеntle, he said "Man, man oh man oh man, I'm glad that you werеn't late Oh no, I'm glad that you weren't late" Just before the sunrise, he stopped to have a rest The night wind blew a chill down from the mountains of the West He felt his strength give way, his tired legs would not stand His shoulder took to trembling from the presence of a hand Turning 'round he saw Old Man Death With that knowing look of fate He spoke so firm but gentle, he said "Man, man oh man oh man, I'm glad that you weren't late Oh no, I'm glad that you weren't late"