I did not mean to kill this thread
No ma'am, I would not want it dead

(Even though all my books are read
and I am resting now upon my bed)

Innocent and pure
I will ever steer you true
Because for the thread killer blue(s)
There is absolutely no cure

Upon this day I testify
I did not make this thread die
What, me, would I ever lie?
No, never, I would not even try

[Best sung in a low mournful voice accompanied by a lone banjo]