Born under a bad sign Been down since I began to crawl If it wasn't for bad luck You know, I wouldn't have no luck at all Hard luck and trouble Been my only friend I've been on my own Ever since I was ten Born under a bad sign Been down since I began to crawl If it wasn't for bad luck You know, I wouldn't have no luck at all I can't read I didn't know how to write My whole life has been One big fight Born under a bad sign I've been down since I began to crawl If it wasn't for bad luck I say, I wouldn't have no luck at all That ain't lie, ah, oh You know, if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kinda luck If it wasn't for real bad luck I wouldn't have no luck at all You know wine And women is all I crave A big legged woman Gonna carry me to my grave