why don't you live right why don't you live right young man Why won't you live right Why won't you live right young man don't you know you've gotta fix your evil ways Or the devil gonna get you someday 🎵 Verse 2 You walk like a king but your crown’s made of smoke You laugh at the truth like it’s some kind of joke You dance with the bottle, you lie with the flame But the mirror don’t lie when it calls your name 🎶 Chorus Why don’t you live right, why don’t you live right, young man Why won’t you live right, why won’t you live right, young man Don’t you know you gotta fix your evil ways Or the devil gonna get you one of these days 🎵 Verse 3 Your mama done prayed till her knees turned blue Your papa done warned you what sin will do You gamble your soul for a dime and a thrill But the reaper keeps watch on the top of that hill 🎶 Final Hook (slow and low) Why don’t you live right… Why won’t you live right… Clock’s tickin’, boy—ain’t no place to hide When the devil comes knockin’ with a grin that’s wide
