Forgotten legend

Boggs was a singer, songwriter, and banjo master who played in the style of old time mountain music and blues. He developed a 3 finger method of picking on the banjo which allowed for single note runs, much like guitarists. He recorded in 1927 with Brunswick music but didn’t record again until Mike Seeger rediscovered him in the 1960’s.

What is this that I can't see
With icy hands taking hold on me
I am death and none can excel
I'll open the doors to heaven or hell

Oh. death, oh, death, can 't you spare me over till another year?
Oh, death, oh, death, please spare me over till another year