As I get closer my dreams get farther
I climb that ladder but you kick it over
Thirsty for water you give me vinegar
When I drink your medicine it just makes me sicker
I dug a hole so deep
I'm gonna drown in my mistakes
Can't even sell my soul
'Cause it ain't worth shit to take
I got the devil on my shoulder over and over
And I just can't sink any lower lower and lower
The hounds of hell are getting closer closer and closer
I got the devil on my shoulder over and over
Follow the rainbow my lucky omen
There ain't no pot of gold just copper tokens
I found the key to life the lock was broken
All my accomplishments are best left unspoken
I dug a hole so deep
I'm gonna drown in my mistakes
Can't even sell my soul
'Cause it ain't worth shit to take
I got the devil on my shoulder over and over
And I just can't sink any lower lower and lower
The hounds of hell are getting closer closer and closer
I got the devil on my shoulder over and over
My horror story is nearly over
I said I'm sorry but I was sober
I beg for mercy from my infernal friend
The one that drops the nails into my coffin
I got the devil on my shoulder
I got the devil on my shoulder
I got the devil on my shoulder over and over
And I just can't sink any lower lower and lower
They come to take me take me over closer and closer
I got the devil on my shoulder over and over