I picked up your body this beautiful morning
So cold, but a lovely shade of blue
Then I drained it, refilled it, and powdered it a bit
While I sang the embalmers blues.

I sang the embalmers blues
For one thing is certain, men must die
And while theyre being buried, the families will cry
But Ill sing the embalmers blues.

I respectfully lay you in satin and gold
Your casket is warm though your body is cold
While your friends file by, I made you to smile
Ill do the same for your friends in a while.

I sang the embalmers blues
For one thing is certain, men must die
And while theyre being buried, the families will cry
But Ill sing the embalmers blues.

12/18/2005