Well, I ain't superstitious
   But a black cat crossed my trail
   Well, I ain't superstitious
   But a black cat crossed my trail
   And don't sweep me with a broom
   It's a sign you may get put in jail
  
   When my right hand itches
   I get money for sure
   When my right hand itches
   I get money for sure
   But when my left eye jumps
   Somebody got to go
  
   Now, when my right eye jumps
   I will really be glad
   Now, when my right eye jumps
   I will really be glad
   But when my left eye jumps
   You're gonna be real mad
  
   Now when you drop a dish rag
   You know somebody's coming hungry
   Now when you drop a dish rag
   You know somebody's coming hungry
   When my right hand itches
   You can bet you're gonna get some money
  
   Well, I ain't superstitious
   But a black cat crossed my trail
   Well, I ain't superstitious
   But a black cat crossed my trail
   And don't sweep me with a broom
   It's a sign you may get put in jail
  
   Well, the dogs are howlin'
   All over the neighbourhood
   Well, the dogs are howlin'
   All over the neighbourhood
   That is a true sign of death
   Baby, that ain't no good
  
   Well, I ain't superstitious
   But a black cat crossed my trail
   Well, I ain't superstitious
   But a black cat crossed my trail
   And don't sweep me with a broom
   It's a sign you may get put in jail