The Cooper Temple Clause Murder Song lyrics

As he sits on the moor
With his new found friend
Who had shown him the way
To bow out at the end

With a dignity only
A murder can bring
With sweet violation
That versatile thing

Please believe me when I say
This is how it has to end
This is easy on us all
Well easier than other ways

Sleep is all I ask of you
Sleep and not to wake again
See this through and leave my friend
Tears will come and I will end

While I hope you all miss me

And weep at my grave
I imagine you'll pray some
And give hope to the brave

To the ones who have loved me
And cared for me so
And who die when I tell them
I just had to go

Please believe me when I say
This is how it has to end
This is easy on us all
Well easier than other ways

Sleep is all I ask of you
Sleep and not to wake again
See this through and leave my friend
Tears will come and I will end