Black is the devil dark is the night Stealing every shine of light Holding hostage the fires bright Black is the devil dark is the night You have told me it's no use You have told me I'm a fool I keep dragging these chains you made Chains Chains Chains I drag my legs through the dirt and the mire Two heavy pegs on a tightrope wire My guts are all with the lines of a liar I drag my legs through the dirt and mire You have told me it's no use You have told me I'm a fool I keep dragging these chains you made Chains Chains Chains (repeated multiple times) I keep dragging these chains