Same Old Devil

Lyrics

[Verse 1] He walked in like a tomcat lookin' for prey All trouble and muscle and sly He was a bad boy, James Dean, drove up on a Harley He could spot a sucker at a hundred miles He'd say he was lonely, oh if he could only Find love he would change his ways He take her heart of gold and her big bank roll Same old devil, different face [Verse 2] He was sweet as his Mama's apple pie Long and tall and tight blue jeans He'd hold the door open, all the while hopin' He could get himself a hot little lovin' piece He was lookin' for a sweet deal Didn't want the whole meal Just wanted a little taste With every girl in sight, those county lines That same old devil, different face [Chorus] Well, I'll escape hellfire Hire me a choir, do whatever it takes I'm gonna call on Jesus Get down on my knees Pray, "Lord have mercy, keep the devil away" If he comes knockin' around my door I'll be singin' Amazing Grace 'Cause any shape or size I'd recognise That same old devil, different face [Verse 3] He was slick as a suit in a jet black Jag Faster than a New York minute Big shot man, as fake as his tan But even plastic surgery couldn't change his image He swaggered and he slithered with the cocktail crowd Dealin' business cards all over the place Buyin' drinks for the ladies Callin' everybody, "Baby" Same old devil, different face [Chorus] Oh, I'll escape hellfire Hire me a choir, do whatever it takes I'm gonna call on Jesus Get down on my knees Pray, "Lord have mercy, keep the devil away" If he comes knockin' around my door I'll be singin' Amazing Grace 'Cause any shape or size I'd recognise That same old devil, different face That same old devil, just a different face, yeah He's just the same old devil, sister