Lyrics

I hope I get to heaven before the Devil knows I'm dead
I hope I get to heaven before the Devil knows I'm dead
Don't want to sink down low, just want to rise up high instead

I hope I make it out before the warden knows that I am free
I hope I make it out before the warden knows that I am free
I'm making my run, chariot please come and carry me

I hope I make that county line before the sheriff tracks me down
I hope I make that Worcester county line before the sheriff tracks me down
Gonna leave this all behind, start my very own one-horse town

I hope I get to heaven before the Devil knows I'm dead
I hope I get to heaven before the Devil knows I'm dead
Don't want to sink down low, just want to rise up high instead