Well I'm standin' next to a mountain, chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well I'm standin' next to a mountain, chop it down with the edge of my hand
Pick up the pieces, make an island might even raise a little sand

'Cause I'm a voodoo chile yeah, lord knows I'm a voodoo chile

I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
Give it right back to you one of these days,
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
Give it right back to you the rest of my days

I won't see you again in this world, see ya in the next one
Don't be late, don't be late
'Cause I'm a voodoo chile yeah, lord knows I'm a voodoo chile