A Few of My Old Friends

My pal Gluttony
He used to visit me
Just about suppertime
He would fill up my plate
And then I'd hear him say
"After dessert, you'll be fine"
And Covet was a friend
Of both my eyes back then
Greedy to the very core
No matter what I spent
Still, he was not content
He wanted just a little bit more

Just a few of my old friends
Just a few of my old friends
They used to be my pet sins
Just a few of my old friends

You met the twins named Hate
And Retaliate?
Well, they were buddies of mine
When I was offended
With them it was so splendid
We got even every time
And last but sure not least
There's Lust, oh, what a beast
He'd take a thought and make me think it
He'd heat up some desire
'Til it burned like a fire
And then he'd try to make me drink it

Just a few of my old friends
Just a few of my old friends
They used to be my pet sins
Just a few of my old friends

Now and again, they wander back in
"Come out and play", they call
I'll explain once again, "I've got a new friend
And you wouldn't like Him at all"

Just a few of my old friends

Just a few of my old friends
Just a few of my old friends
They used to be my pet sins
Just a few of my old friends

Just a few of my old friends
Not anymore
Just a few of my old friends
They used to be my pet sins
Just a few of my old friends...