Black Dog up and sniffed his plate A steamin' on the stove The kids ain't seem you home all day You're a gentleman born to rove Black Dog don't believe in sin Think of where the black dog's been Think of where he's been today Have you seen the black dog's teeth Sharp like a knife? Have you seen them tear upon a throat To take a life? Black Dog don't believe in sin Think of where the black dog's been Think of where he's been today Have you seen the black dog's eyes Staring in the fire? It would not occur to him To question your desire Black Dog don't believe in sin Think of where the black dog's been Think of where he's been today I've always had a fear of creatures Crying in the dark And every form of evil Seems to bear an evil mark Black Dog don't believe in sin Think of where the black dog's been Think of where he's been today My woman lays beside me And my black dog's at my feet She keeps me from my wandering life And he robs me of my sleep Black Dog don't believe in sin Think of where the black dog's been Think of where he's been today I don't know the black dog's name When I call him, he won't come How'd I get this black dog Lord, I never wanted one Black Dog don't believe in sin Think of where the black dog's been Think of where he's been today