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)