Tombstone shadow Stretchin' across my path Tombstone shadow Stretchin' across my path Every time I get some good news Ooh, there's a shadow on my back Saw the gypsy man 'Way down in San Berdoo Said, I saw the gypsy man Way down in San Berdoo Five dollars on the table Ooh, keep my way from my tomb Oh, oh Said, I got 13 months of bad luck Bound to be some pain Don't you do no travelin' Fly in no machines Tombstone shadow Stretchin' across my path Every time I get some good news Ooh, there's a shadow on my back The man gave me a luck charm Cost five dollars more Said, "Put some on your pillow And put some on your door" He said, "Take a long vacation Ooh, for 13 months or more" Oh, Lord Tombstone shadow Stretchin' across my path Tombstone shadow Stretchin' across my path Every time I get some good news Ooh, there's a shadow on my back Oh, oh, Lord