You don’t get nuthin from me get yourself away from me leave now and I might let this slide It’s time my friend Thou shalt ride Hold your devil by his tail and spin him to the ground mark the spot with foxes bones and be careful what you’ve found thou shall ride My father was a hermit he lived beneath the hill when the sky was empty he’d climb the trees to feel he’d wish a blight On all the local towns But instead of this I’ll tell you what he found a devil sat nearby In creaking bough And promised him his wish If he’d allow A drop of blood From fingers black and cold To be paid in full When he got old But he said