Death Save Dance

Oh gather, friends, around my bed, for I am nearly gone
Three goblins to the chest I took, my strength is almost done
The die was fetched, the cleric prayed, the air was thick with dread
The cube did roll... it mocked my soul... and spun around my head

A Nat one first, then twice again, the tavern crowd did roar
I leapt upright in fevered fright, and danced upon the floor

It's the Death Save Dance, one step to your grave
Two steps for the healers you cannot save
Spin 'round once with your final breath
Kick up your heels on the road to death

The lute did twang, the shawm did howl, the bodhrán beat my fate
The fiddle laughed, the maiden sang, He's dancing through the gate
I tripped upon the cleric's staff, I bowed and took a spin
And death itself clapped in the crowd to see the shape I'm in

It's the Death Save Dance, one step to your grave
Two steps for the healers you cannot save
Spin 'round once with your final breath
Kick up your heels on the road to death

So if you roll the cube one day, and fate's not on your side
Remember me, and dance away, with death as partner, bride