I could tell you that I was a christian
And I don't guess that would be a lie
I could tell you that I was church of christ
And I don't guess you could prove me wrong

So don't trouble no policeman
He's got a wife and kids of his own
And don't trouble yer neighbor
Cause they just want to be left alone

I suppose if I was a demon
I might have bugs all over my legs
It might make sense for me t'tangle
With my wife for awhile

So don't trouble no policeman
He's got a wife and kids of his own
And don't trouble yer neighbor
Cause they just want to be left alone
Lord ain't this nation lonely