Well, this life ain't so easy, babe
When you're playing alone
And this demon's intentions 
Are to chase you with a lonely parade

So I'll try and make this simple, babe
'Cause your light could burn out
Once you have some conception 
Of what consists of a lonely parade

"What's that?" you say
Oh, it's the devil on stilts
A man with a temper with a vengeance he kills
A snake full of venom that you just can't resist
Do you think you'll work out?

Well, your friends ain't so friendly, babe
Put a lock on your cage
And you're touring with peril
A tall handsome rebel with a dangerous smile

They'll hand you some evil, babe
They'll say give this a try
And you jump on the wagon
With a rusty old dragon in this lonely parade

"What's that?" you say
Oh, it's the devil on stilts
A man with a temper with a vengeance he kills
A snake full of venom that you just can't resist
And just hold on

A girl swinging around with a blade that don't miss
An archer with arrows that sting like a kiss
A clown that'll haunt you put a knife in your back
Do you think you'll work out?

Well, I know what you're thinking, your blood doesn't lie
You're telling yourself this will be the last time
But this old dusty mirror, is calling your name
Who's in control now, is it you my darling?

Oh, it's the devil on stilts
A man with a temper with a vengeance he kills
A snake full of venom that you just can't resist
And just hold on

A girl swinging around with a blade that don't miss
An archer with arrows that sting like a kiss
A clown that'll haunt you put a knife in your back
I don't think you'll work out