The clock in the tower Is now striking one To whom can I turn to? To whom can I run? It says in The Good Book "An eye for an eye" A life I have taken Tomorrow I die Build my gallows high Dig my grave down deep Perhaps when it's over I'll be able to sleep The clock in the tower Is now striking three I hope there is someone A praying for me I sit in the jailhouse Awaiting the dawn A road will be waiting A life will be gone Build my gallows high Dig my grave down deep Perhaps when it's over I'll be able to sleep ♪ The clock in the tower Is now striking five In just a few moments The guards will arrive This sad world I'm leaving And as I depart The clock in the tower Will stop with my heart Build my gallows high Dig my grave down deep Perhaps when it's over I'll be able to sleep