Oh you can't do wrong and get by

No matter how hard you may try

So just do what you please and try to feel at ease

For you can't do wrong and get by



No hypocrite can do wrong and get by

No matter how hard you may try

Salvation you say you've got but God knows you've not

So you can't do wrong and get by



No liar can do wrong and get by

No matter how hard you may try

For when you have to die you can't tell a single lie

And you can't do wrong and get by



No drunkard can do wrong and get by

No matter how hard you may try

When you get so many drinks you may get by you think

But you can't do wrong and get by