It's my life It's my decision It's my idea of a good time It's my religion I don't make no sudden moves I can't afford to make mistakes I'm a fearless man I handle snakes, y'all The Lord of Hosts has got to like me 'Else this thing here (this one, right here) Would surely strike me One man lays down ten percent Another man trembles and quakes I save my money I handle snakes y'all I handle snakes I hug 'em and I kiss 'em I handle snakes And if they kill me, I'll sure miss 'em I handle snakes I hug 'em and I kiss 'em I handle snakes But if they kill me, I'm sure gonna miss 'em 'Cause it's my life It's my decision It's my idea of a good time It's my relegion I don't say hallelujah I don't even say grace I make my statement I say it with snakes I handle snakes y'all I handle snakes y'all I fool around with snakes (Strike me, band) End