Deep in a thicket, of Louisiana pines
Sat an old man, on the kudzu vines
He called out my name, like he knew me well
What he said to me, ya'll was clear as a bell
(He said) Once I was young, same as you
I put my trust in people, I hardly knew
I fell for tales, too good to be true
Now I'm telling you, my trusting days are through
(He said) Keep your eyes open, there's a snake in the grass
Be careful where ya step, there's a snake in the grass
Son, you better listen, don't you move too fast
'Cause when you're not looking, you'll find a snake in the grass
Well you walk around boy, with your head in the clouds
Hard to keep your feet, planted on the ground
If you play in the jungle, you better be wise
You'll find yourself staring at a pair of snake eyes
When I heard the old man's story, I said goodbye
He told me I was in for a big surprise
He said, you haven't listened to a word I said
'Cause all this time you're standing on a rattlesnake bed