Mama told me when I was a wee child
She said 'boy don't let me catch you out
Runnin' wild'
Burn-out for your time is due
Darlin' it's bound to come back real good

Dealin' with the devil
Don't go dealin' with the devil
Trying to make the most out of life

Hello Satan
Mama told me you'd call
The cards are stacked
My back's against the wall
Well I don't wanna sell my soul
But I'm sure we could arrange a loan

Lord, I've been dealin' with the devil
Dealin' with the devil
Tryin' to make the most out of life

And when the judgement comes
I'll say whoa, oh, oh
It's me
And to your righteous sons
I say glory
Glory be

Every word my mama told me was true
I guess I've got to pay when the payment's due (yes I do)
But he's the only man in town that swears
He's gonna see me through

I've been dealin' with the devil
Lord, I've been dealin' with the devil
Trying to make the most out of life