The Devil Game

(album: Song For America - 1975)

I've got books that say the good man's golden
And more that say the bad will fall
So many men have drowned in evil, and left Lucifer standing tall
Don't take the devil's dare, don't gamble when the game ain't fair
Lock and bolt the doors, can't let the devil use you anymore

You got to listen all you mugs and reivers, if you do any wrong
You make it right
You can't be a make-believer, 'cause soon you're gonna pay the price
Lying, hate and pain, all part of the devil game
Got his foot inside the door, but you can't let him use you anymore

Take, he will take, he will take, give him nothing he'll take, he will take
He will take, he will give nothing but he'll take

Pray, for devils have no reason, Satan waits to curse your ways
Have you seen it in his eyes in the sunset
Have you wondered if he's laughing when you play
Has he asked if you're alone if what he sees is all you own
Has he offered you happiness, money, or much better lays
Satan leave me, leave me lonely, Satan leave me, leave us alone

Satan leave me, leave me lonely

I've got books that say the good man's golden
And more that say the bad will fall
Take a look at what the future's holding
Won't be yours if you don't heed the call
Life is a game, and the stakes will remain the same
Now you've gotta choose, is the devil gonna win or lose again