Standard (EADGBE)
I studied evil, I can't deny
what the hoodoo sound called a 'love me or die'
something, a nail, a piece o' her dress
apocathary [sic] devil will behest
I will relate deep hideous consequence to my mistake
fallen slave to passing desire
making the dreaded love me or die
Against a jungle prime evil green
she had the looks of a beauty queen
no bangles or chain wearin' -broken true-
75 cent bottle perfume
I said good mornin', I tipped my hat
while i was cunnin' like a rat
smiling gaily look her in the eye
I felt in my pocket the love me or die
My past, history, one to behold
I study magic from days of old
membership, secret society
I am wealt' in my family
But, Matilda, darlin'
why you don't take my wedding ring?
like a demon under the floor
bury the hoodoo down the back door
Oh, word broke through the town
that a fever strike Matilda down
Nine thirty the doctors arrive
priest come runnin', quarter to five
standin' in the weeds early next day
I saw the meat wagon rollin' away
I seen Matilda layin' in the back
her old mother wearin' a suit of rags
Sound the trumpet and bang the drum
I wait for me judgement to come
I know her spirit is down beneat'
I hear the weeping and gnashing of the teeth
flames of hell accept my feet
in the shadow of the jungle I feel the heat
Matilda's waiting in hell for me too
all 'cause she died from a bad hoodoo