Oh Lord, oh Lord, have mercy on me Oh Lord, oh Lord, have mercy on me Have I done anybody wrong? I cried, oh Lord, have mercy on me Used to be a bad boy Troubles always chasing me It really got me down (repeat) I fell down on my knees
And I cried, oh Lord, have mercy on me Write to my mama Mama please ma'am deliver me home Write to my mama the way I feel The doctor can't do me no good You out there I believe And I cry, oh Lord, have mercy on me Have mercy on me