Lyrics:

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