written by Warren Zevon Zevon Music Inc. BMI Was it something I did In another life? I try and try But nothing comes out right Bad Karma Killing me by degrees I took a wrong turn On the astral plane Now I keep on thinkin' My luck is gonna change Someday Bad Karma It's uphill all the way I can't run, Can't hide Can't get away It must be my destiny The same thing happens to me every day Bad Karma Coming after me Bad Karma Killing me by degrees Bad Karma Bad Karma It's a dog's life And it's not my fault Ought to hang my picture In the All Time Losers' Hall of Fame Bad Karma It's a low down dirty shame I can't run, Can't hide Can't get away It must be my destiny The same thing happens to me every day Bad Karma Coming after me Bad Karma Killing me by degrees Bad Karma Bad Karma