Temptation, get away from me,
Temptation, get away from me.
I mean to shine like a little star
Away up there where the good souls are,
Get away from me,
But not too far.

Temptation, get away from me,
Temptation, get away from me.
This worldly sea is tempest tossed,
I know that Jordan must be crossed,
Get away from me--
But don't get lost.

Temptation, get away from me,
Temptation, get away from me.
I've listened to your siren song,
I've learned to know the right from wrong,
Get away from me--
But don't be long.