"In My Time of Dying" is the last song Chris Cornell sang, the lyrics have fans in tears

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As fans are processing the shocking passing of legendary rocker Chris Cornell, many are looking at his final performance for some clues into his death. 

Cornell died after Soundgarden's concert in Detroit on Wednesday night. The singer was found dead in his hotel room following the sold-out show. 

The last song Cornell performed with the band was "Slaves & Bulldozers." But considering this version also included a refrain from Led Zeppelin's "In My Time of Dying," the lyrics are even more poignant following the news of Cornell's death.

Here are the lyrics to "In My Time of Dying":

In my time of dying

Cornell leaves behind his wife, Vicky Karayiannis and their two children together. 

Fans are reacting to the final performance on Twitter with shock and heartbreak:

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