Down in the swamp where the black cats go Lives an old lady named Madam Deveaux Little ol’ gal, don’t look like much But got the fear of God in her touch Say hey Along came a fella name Billy Joe Said he would see ol’ Madam Deveaux The fog was thick, sky was black Joe went in but he never came back Say hey If you’re ever in the bayou late at night You better stay down and out of sight Cause there’s an ol’ lady name Madam Deveaux She see you, you gotta go Say hey Fever grabbed the town, kids got sick Death was in the air, smell was thick In comes walking madam Deveaux She said some words, spread some dust Fever broke, folks made a fuss They said come on, you’re welcome home She just said….. (spoken) y’all just leave me alone If you’re ever in the bayou late at night You better stay down and out of sight Cause there’s an ol’ lady name Madam Deveaux She see you, you gotta go Say hey [fade out with several echoing "say hey"]