Met the devil in Oklahoma He had eyes black as the night
He said he came from North Dakota Wanna take me on a ride I asked him why he came to visit me He said that's just what he does Met the devil in Oklahoma And he knew who I was I've been sittin' on a river bank Prayin' in Jesus name To come and save my soul I know time was never on my side ♪ I've been waitin' for forever now Hopin' that he comes around And pulls me outta this hole 'Cause I've run out of places to hide ♪ Met the devil in Oklahoma He shied from the light Said I just wanna get to know ya Couldn't see through his disguise Took a step in the wrong direction And he got his hold on me Met the Devil in Oklahoma It's a tough time gettin' free I've been sittin' on a river bank Prayin' in Jesus name To come and save my soul I know time was never on my side ♪ I've been waitin' for forever now Hopin' that he comes around And pulls me outta this hole 'Cause I've run out of places to hide ♪ Will I make it out alive Or have my feet done crossed the line? Lord, won't you tell me? ♪ Will I make it out alive Or have my feet done crossed the line? Lord, won't you tell me? 'Cause I've been sittin' on a river bank Prayin' in Jesus name To come and save my soul I know time was never on my side I've been waitin' for forever now Hopin' that he comes around And pulls me outta this hole 'Cause I've run out of places to hide