Author: Sydney Carter Meter: 5.8.5.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 22:54-62 Lyrics: 1 Bitter was the night,
thought the cock would crow forever.
Bitter was the night
before the break of day.
2 Saw you passing by,
told them all I didn't know you.
Bitter was the night
before the break of day.
3 Told them all a lie,
and I told it three times over.
Bitter was the night
before the break of day.
4 What did Judas do?
Sold him for a bag of silver.
Bitter was the night
before the break of day.
5 What did Judas do?
Hanged himself upon an alder.
Bitter was the night
before the break of day.
6 Bitter was the night,
thought there'd never be a morning.
Bitter was the night
before the break of day.
7 Bitter was the night,
thought the cock would crow forever.
Bitter was the night
before the break of day. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Judas; Biblical Names and Places Peter; Repentance Used With Tune: BITTER WAS THE NIGHT
Bitter Was the Night