[Verse 1]
Why they wanna see my spine mommy?
Why they wanna see my spine?
It's gonna hurt again, Mommy!
Much worse than last time!
Am I gonna see God, Mommy?
Am I gonna die?
It really hurts, Mommy!
Am I gonna die?

[Chorus]
Smile, almighty Jesus
Spinal meningitis got me down
Smile, almighty Jesus
Spinal meningitis got me down

[Verse 2]
I'm feelin' greasy, Mommy!
Please don't let me die!
Stinky vaseline, Mommy!
Please don't let me die!
Am I gonna see God, Mommy?
Am I gonna die?
It really hurts, Mommy!
Am I gonna die?

[Chorus]
Smile, almighty Jesus
Spinal meningitis got me down
Smile, almighty Jesus
Spinal meningitis got me down