Bury my body
The Animals · A's, B's & Ep's [2005]
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
'Cause my soul is gonna live
With God, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
'Cause my soul is gonna live
With God, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Lead me Jesus, lead me
Why don't You lead me in the middle of the air?
And if my wings should fail me
Won't You provide me with another pair
Please God I don't care where they
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
'Cause my soul is gonna live
With God, oh, oh, oh, yeah
I said alright
You know it's alright
It's alright, c'mon
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
'Cause my soul is gonna live
With God, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Lead me Jesus, lead me
Why don't You lead me in the middle of the air
And if my wings should fail me
Won't You provide me with another pair
Please God I don't care where they
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
Lord, I don't care where they
Bury my body
'Cause my soul is gonna live
With God
I said hey, baby
My soul, my soul, my soul
Gonna live, live with God
My soul, my soul, it's my soul, my soul
Gonna live, live with God, oh yeah
Bury my body
The Animals' 'Bury my body' stands as a compelling example of the band's exploration beyond their signature blues-rock sound. While often celebrated for their raw, gritty interpretations of American folk and R&B standards, this track highlights the group's versatility within their broader discography. The recording captures the distinctive vocal power that defined their early era, delivering a performance that balances emotional weight with the band's characteristic intensity. As part of their extensive catalogue of singles and album tracks, the song reflects the group's ability to adapt traditional material into a dynamic rock context. It remains a notable song in their body of work, showcasing the enduring appeal of their musical arrangements and the timeless quality of their live-in-the-studio approach.