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Lyrics

I used to sing in the choir
When I was seven years old
The devil tempted me with a fire
And then he tried to steal my soul
But then God came around
And put his holy foot down
And said listen boy
Let’s get one thing straight
You’re either lost or your found
Six feet under the ground
Hurry now and don’t be wasting time

Can’t you see I’ve done it again
Just towing the line
Stop before I reach the end
Hey, hey backslider

Well I stumbled in here
Drinking tequila and beer
Blame it on a pretty bad day
And the strippers next door
Keep trying to give me some more
Like a black sheep
Lost in his way
So I pushed just a little
Started straight up the middle
Thought I played a pretty good game
Then I took a deep breath
One step closer to death
Looking for someone to blame
Time after time

Can’t you see I’ve done it again
Just towing the line
Stop before I reach the end
Hey, hey backslider
Can’t you see I’ve wandered astray
Like a black sheep lost in his way.

(spoken)
Yeah, five down and one to go
2A.M on a Friday
I guess I’ll sober up
Down in Mexico
Where no one can find me and
Only God knows the
Things that I’ve done
But the devil keeps trying
To stake his claim
Holy rollers in the bible-belt
Looking for someone to blame
Time after time

Can’t you see I’ve done it again
Just towing the line
Stop before I reach the end
Hey, hey backslider
Can’t you see I’ve wandered astray
Like a black sheep lost in his way.
Hurry quick, I’ve done it again
All I need is another friend

Hey, hey backslider
Hey, hey backslider

Well I’m down on my knees
And I’m praying please
Begging for mercy
But nobody sees
Just a dog in the rain
And I’m dying with disease
I’m a black sheep wandered astray