Seven sins defiled my soul Tied my tongue to throw unholy shame Upon my frame Deaf and dumb and almost blind Withered and lame and slow of mind I cried Deep down inside My mind said life's a play My heart said seize the day I'll paint a pretty picture while I may I cast off the scales of night Crimson washed my garments white And put me right My mind said life's a play My heart said seize the day I'll paint a pretty picture while I may The sacred cryptic code and key Suddenly were revealed for me to see Every mystery My mind said life's a play My heart said seize the day I'll paint a pretty picture while I may Today's my dying day And soon I'll float away I'll paint a pretty picture while I may