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[Verse 1]
I was strummin’ in a barn behind the county fair
When a stranger strolled in, not a speck of dust in his hair
He wore a velvet vest and boots that practically glowed
Said, “I’m in the market for a soul—yours ain’t yet sold?”
I looked him up and down, suspicious as can be
’Cause a ranch-hand like me don’t see fine silk for free
He tipped his hat and smiled, all toothy with charm
But I heard a low growl like a tornado alarm
[Chorus]
Oh, the devil’s in town, lookin’ spiffy as sin
He’ll promise you glory just to rope you in
He’s got diamonds on his cufflinks and cunning in his eyes
But sign on that line, friend, and kiss your soul goodbye
[Verse 2]
He said, “I’ll get you on the radio, you’ll top the country charts
You’ll ride a gold-plated horse, break all the ladies’ hearts”
Well, that sure sounded sweet to a poor boy with big dreams
But something in my gut churned, like bad chili beans
He popped a contract out of thin air, pen shimmering red
Whispered, “Come on, partner, let’s get that big career ahead”
But I saw a pitchfork glimmer in the dusty, flickerin’ light
And realized this city-slicker might not be so polite
[Chorus]
Oh, the devil’s in town, wearin’ slick snakeskin
He’ll dangle gold records, watch your conscience spin
His grin’s whiter than cotton in a summer sky
But if you sign that deal, prepare to fry
[Verse 3]
He stomped his polished boots, all flustered and vexed
Growlin’, “You’ll regret this,” like he cast a wicked hex
But I just tipped my hat, said, “Try your luck elsewhere
’Cause I ain’t makin’ deals in no velvet-wrapped nightmare”
Then I picked my old guitar, let the country chords ring
Watched his tail tuck in as he heard me sing
He vanished in a puff of smoke with a strangled cry
And I hollered, “Not today, Lucifer, so long, goodbye!”
[Chorus]
When the devil’s in town, he’s a polished-up snake
Watch him promise you the moon and the money you can make
He’ll strut like a peacock in a brand-new suit
But keep your heart honest—don’t you taste that forbidden fruit
