The clock has struck nine,and he puts me in bed
Tucks me in sweetly, says a prayer at my head

Daddy don’t put out the light
cause I’m scared of the devil at night

For all that I know he might be in the closet
So please don’t go until you’ve locked it

Daddy don’t put out the light
cause I’m scared of the devil at night

Sister Joan says must keep my eyes open
cause you never can tell
You might be praying or you might be playing
And the devil is beside you to take you to hell

Daddy don’t put out the light
cause I’m scared of the devil at night

Please take my hand in your hand
cause I feel Scared my shadow though it isn’t real

Daddy don’t put out the light
cause I’m scared of the devil at night

Won’t take long for my dreams to turn on
Please reassure me now, sing me a song

Daddy don’t put out the light
cause I’m scared of the devil at night

Sister Joan says must keep my eyes open
cause you never can tell
You might be praying or you might be playing
And the devil is beside you to take you to hell

Daddy don’t put out the light
cause I’m scared of the devil at night