What will it be, the thing that actually kills you Will it be the thing that thrills you What will you have that puts you in your casket Will you up and blow a gasket Maybe you'll get lucky and go out in your sleep Either way, it's safe to say that's one promise you're bound to keep What will it be, don't say you haven't wondered Will it be because you blundered Maybe you'll get lucky and not feel a thing Maybe not, what you got makes you want to give that man a ring What will be written on that final memo That puts you in that long black limo Long time no see What will it be