Born under a bad sign I been down since I begin to crawl If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all Hard luck and trouble Is my only friend I been on my own Ever since I was ten Born under a bad sign I been down since I begin to crawl If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all I can't read Haven't learned how to write My whole life has been One big fight Born under a bad sign I been down since I begin to crawl If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all I ain't lyin'... If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kinda luck If it wasn't for real bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all Wine and women Is all I crave A big legged woman is gonna carry me To my grave Born under a bad sign I been down since I begin to crawl If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all Yeah my bad luck boy Been havin' bad luck all of my days, yes