Some people say that life is a game, well if this is so   I'd like to know the rules on which this game of life is based   I know of no game more fitting than the age old game of cricket   It has honor, it has character and it's British      Now God laid down the rules of life   When He wrote those Ten Commandments   And to cricket those ten same rules shall apply   Show compassion and self-righteousness and be honest above all   And come to God's call with bat and ball      Now the Devil has a player and he's called the Demon Bowler   He's shrewd, he's rude and he's wicked   He is sent by Sinful Satan and he's out to take your wicket   And you know that that's not cricket      He'll baffle you with googlies with leg breaks and off spin   But keep a level head and don't let that demon in   So keep a straight bat at all times, let the Bible be your guide   And you'll get by, yes you'll get by      All through your life he'll try to bowl you out   Beware the Demon Bowler   He's crafty and deceitful and he'll try to L.B.W.   And bowl a maiden over      The Devil takes the weak in spirit and so we must always be courageous   And remember that God is on your side   So keep old Satan in your sights and play the straight and narrow line   And you'll get by, yes you'll get by