Up jumped the devil in a brand new Cadillac Well, up jumped the devil in a brand new Cadillac He was ten feet tall, and all dressed in black Well, I looked at the devil, chills ran down my spine Well, I looked at the devil, chills ran down my spine I ain't ready to die, and I hope it ain't my time Well, the devil he spoke, my bones began to shake Yes, the devil he spoke, my bones began to shake I said "Please Mr. Devil, have mercy for heaven's sake" Well, the devil laughed, dressed like a natural man Well, the devil he laughed, dressed like a natural man With fire in his eyes, Lord fire in his hands Up jumped the devil in a brand new Cadillac Well, up jumped the devil in a brand new Cadillac He said "I'm sorry buddy boy, it's time to take you back"