I Played Cards With the Devil
I played cards with the devil
Thought that I could win.
I played cards with the devil
I wouldn’t do that again.
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Thought I was a winner
Had a full house aces high.
Bet my money and my soul
As I looked him in the eye.
.
He just kind of grinned at me.
I felt there is something wrong.
Then I felt the table shake
Was in a place I don’t belong.
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“You know that I’m royalty, “
He said with mighty roar.
“For I have a royal flush
Now you have a soul no more.”
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Guess I took for granted
In faith of the lord above.
If I could play my cards again
Would have bet upon his love.
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Maybe it’s too late for me
For I’m in the devils grasp.
Now my blood run cold
Since being bitten by his asp.
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So ask of you sweet Jesus
Let me come to you and pray.
I promise my faith in you
Again will never go astray.
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Jesus I have learned my lesson
You have taught me very well.
If you play cards with the devil
Your going straight to Hell.
Copyright © Donald Eissler | Year Posted 2012
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