The Devil's Bargain

Lyrics

Verse 1

I was told by a preacher when I was just a boy
Put the Devil's wiles behind thee, look to Jesus for your joy
Led my life by his example, played my 6-string for the Lord
And every day I'd pray, and look to him for my reward

Verse 2

But too far did I wander from the path I walked upon
And I fell to the temptations I'd resisted for so long
My instrument once cherished lay discarded on the floor
My heart was filled with sorrow and an answer I yearned for

Verse 3

My life was at a crossroads when a stranger came to me
He spoke of how a simple deal could change my destiny
I signed upon the dotted line that's all that he required
It seemed like such a small price to gift my hearts desires.

Chorus

Well I heard the Devils' music and I danced unto his tune
And I made the Devils' bargain, signed in blood, it sealed my doom
I will suffer for my sins, I sold my soul to pay my dues
This is how the Devils bargain turned a broken heart into the blues

Instrumental

Verse 5

Now my days are filled with glory and my path is paved with gold
An eternity of torment, is the fate I must behold
Never raised my fists in anger, never caused no one no pain
But if you bargain with old Lucifer your days will end in flames

Chorus

Well I heard the Devils' music and I danced unto his tune
And I made the Devils' bargain, signed in blood, it sealed my doom
I will suffer for my sins, I sold my soul to pay my dues
This is how the Devils bargain turned a broken heart into the blues

Instrumental

Lyrics reproduced from the song file supplied with this release.