If I Were The Devil

Verse 1

If I were the devil, I’d whisper soft at night,

I’d dress up wrong as righteous, I’d turn the dark to light.

I’d steal away the children, I’d chain the strong and brave,

I’d build a world of shadows, and call the lost my slaves.

Chorus

If I were the devil, I’d smile when you pray,

I’d turn your steps to stumble, I’d lead your heart astray.

I’d dance upon the ashes, of souls that couldn’t tell,

That heaven’s road was narrow, and wide’s the road to hell.

Verse 2

If I were the devil, I’d poison every stream,

I’d turn the truth to fables, I’d crush the hopeful dream.

I’d set the rich to worship the silver and the gold,

I’d silence all the prophets, and buy the preacher’s soul.

Chorus

If I were the devil, I’d smile when you pray,

I’d turn your steps to stumble, I’d lead your heart astray.

I’d dance upon the ashes, of souls that couldn’t tell,

That heaven’s road was narrow, and wide’s the road to hell.

Bridge (spoken, Cash-style)

But there’s a light still burning in the darkest night,

There’s a truth unbroken, and a power that’s right.

Lift your eyes to heaven, break the devil’s spell—

Choose the way of mercy, not the road to hell.

Final Chorus

If I were the devil, I’d want this song to die,

But the gospel keeps on ringing, it won’t be silenced by lies.

For the Lamb has overcome him, and broken every chain,

And the gates of hell shall tremble at the mention of His name.