There was a man of double deed Who sowed his garden full of seed When the seed began to grow 'Twas like a garden full of snow When the snow began to melt 'Twas like a ship without a bell When the ship began to sail 'Twas like a bird without a tail When the bird began to fly 'Twas like an eagle on the sky When the sky began to roar 'Twas like a lion at my door When the door began to crack 'Twas like a stick across my back When my back began to smart 'Twas like a penknife in my heart When my heart began to bleed 'Twas death and death and death indeed