[Verse 1]
In the fields of the Lord, stood Abel and Cain
Cain slew Abel 'neath the black rain
At night he couldn't stand the guilt, or the blame

[Chorus]
So he gave it a name
So he gave it a name
So he gave it a name

[Verse 2]
Billy got drunk, angry at his wife
He hit her once, he hit her twice
At night he'd lie in bed, couldn't stand the shame

[Chorus]
So he gave it a name
So he gave it a name
So he gave it a name

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Pa told me, "Son, one thing I know is true
Poison snake bites ya, you're poison too"
At night I can feel that poison runnin' 'round my veins
[Instrumental Chorus Melody]