Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path Every time I get some good news Ooo, 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 Ooo, keep me 'way from my tomb Said, I got thirteen 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 Ooo, for thirteen months or more" Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path Every time I get some good news Ooo, there's a shadow on my back