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.