(Blackmore/Gillan/Glover). don't turn off the light. you might draw the queen of spades. don't shut the door. you don't need to be alone. i won't bring you no food. there might be some poison in your meat. i've got to know are you dead or alive. don't shut the door are you dead or alive. dead or alive. pick your window you're leaving. don't look in the mirror. with a dollar up your face. you've got money to burn. you're cheap at half the price. oh don't powder your nose. don't blow your brains just for the the. crack. i've got to know are you dead or alive. just for the crack are you dead or alive. dead or alive. pick your window you're leaving. you're running so fast. but you know you're standing still. i'm afraid of your shadow. and the knife in it's hand. you're dancing with death. to the tune of the dealer. and he don't care. don't give a toss. don't want to know if. you're dead or alive. don't want to know if. you're dead or alive. dead or alive. pick your window. you're leaving.