I Was Always There

When you were in trouble and you needed a hand
I was always there
When your legs got shakey and you couldn't stand
I was always there
I was always there when you needed me the most
When the darkness came into your life
I held up the light

Oh the Devil he plays by his own set of rules, now
He is always there
If you don't be careful he'll give you the blues, now
He is always there
He is always there when you least expect him, now
So beware of a mask and a friendly stranger 'cause
He is always there
He is always...

When Satan came a-knocking at my front door
I did all I could
But the door came down when he gave a push 'cause
It was only wood
He was always there when I needed him the least
'Cause he knew my weakness and he knew my joy
This he understood

(Oh you must be careful now)
Why? He'll get me anyhow I'm sure
(You must always look both ways)
I tell you it's all the same, I know...
(Listen what I tell you, son)
If it tears you down then never run
When it looks like the light will never come
Someone will be there
Play it babies!

When trouble comes a-knocking and I needed a hand
Where will you be then?
Oh tell me please, where will you be, when I need a friend?
Oh will you be there when I needed you the most
If the darkness comes into my life will you hold up the light?
Will you hold up the light
Will you hold up the...