Written by Ken Spooner/Kim Williams
IF THE DEVIL DANCED IN EMPTY POCKETS
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Diablo motors had a hell of a sale, downtown yesterday,
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Word got around, no money down, take years and years to pay.
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When I got there the lot was bare, but the salesman said hold on.
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For a little cash, I gotta two-tone Nash out behind the barn.
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If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine.
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With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl Chorus line.
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I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime,
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If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine.
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Well he said friend ya know it ain't the end let's see what I can do.
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If you own a home, I've got a loan, tailor made for you.
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Then above the racket a voice in my jacket said, "I'll tote the note."
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The devil made me do it, talked me in to it, and that was all she wrote.
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If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine.
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With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl Chorus line.
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I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime,
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If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine.
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They say debt is a bottomless pit where the devil likes to play.
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I'd sell my soul to get out of this hole, but there'd be hell to pay.
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If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine.
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With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl Chorus line.
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I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime,
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If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine.
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