The hangman's waiting for them With the rope in his hands The silence makes him Cast doubt on their innocence (Then he says) This cross I have to carry This cross I have to bear So keep your mind at ease This blood that's on my hands I simply wash away Not a judge or a peer Just a man with an iron heart And can't set them free to live again It's their time I won't stall And you should never blame me I'm not at fault I don't strive for pleasure 'Cause there will be none And no appreciation When the deed is done The eyes all focus on me As I walk to the side To pull the lever That could be released by anyone It's a battle of will Between conscious and righteousness And it's more than one soul that's on the line It's their time I won't stall And you should never blame me I'm not at fault I don't strive for pleasure 'Cause there will be none And no appreciation When the deed is done ♪ The hangman just stands in the distance To be shunned in dismay From any cynical feelings I just shy away I won't find my glory Drying in the sun There's no appreciation When the deed is done