Walking In the Lion’s Den

Walking in the Lion's Den (Selwyn Birchwood, Selwyn Birchwood Music Admin. by Eyeball Music, BMI) Walking in that lion's den Shakin' the hornet's nest Lord I'm rattlin', the tiger's cage And I ain't done nothing wrong I feel the heat through the door As I put the key to the lock Before it swings free, Lord, there's something wrong She can't be content with serenity 'Cause misery, she loves company Oh, I'm lucky I don't got stripes on my back From the tongue lashings I didn't provoke Lord, I'm tip-toein', 'cross broken glass I better watch my step, or it could be my last Lord, I'm walking the lion's den Shaking the hornet's nest Lord, I'm rattling the tiger's cage And I ain't done nothing wrong Wake up in the morning to more bad news You're havin' a bad day, I guess I'll have one too I'm dodging knives on that cutting board As you drag me across that killing floor Oh, I'm reachin' for a life-line Lord, that water keeps risin', It's just a matter of time Before this anchor drags me to the deep That's the last that you're ever gonna see of me Lord, I'm walkin' the lion's den Shakin' the hornet's nest Lord, I'm rattlin' the tiger's cage And I ain't done nothing wrong I ain't done nothing wrong Lord, I can't take this much more