10 Knots

(album: D.A.D. Draws A Circle - 1987)

My kitchen floor started cracking
And out jumped a man
Big, red and horny
I was shaking the devil's hand
You've got hell of a reputation
And that's the name of my game
And I've been digging all night
'Cause I heard your name
Got a mean main reason have no fear
But first we'll play some poker
And have a warm beer
Let's play a little poker
And have a nice hot beer

I will smash your windows, burn your mail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I can eat a horse, chew a nail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
D-A-D wouldn't cross his trail
'Cause I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
He's the toughest man and he can't fail
But I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail

I sat down to the table
With the man that I once feared
He was drinking, humming, drinking
And scratching his beard
So we drank for about a fortnight
It seemed like some stupid test
Still I was sitting upright
Doing the things that I do best
But the poor devil looked a mess

I will smash your windows, burn your mail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I can eat a horse, chew a nail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
D-A-D wouldn't cross his trail
'Cause I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
He's the toughest man and he can't fail
But I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail

Though he was red
He seemed kind of pale
Then I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I dumped him in his hole
Heard the echoes of his scream
Hey boyscout from below
Now tell me who's mean

I will smash your windows, Burn your mail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I can beat a horse chew nail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I'm so tough I could kick a whale
'Cause I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I'm so mean I would eat a snail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I will smash your windows, burn your mail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I can eat a horse, chew a nail
I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail
I'm so rough I spent summer in jail
'Cause I tied 10 knots on the devil's tail