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