[Intro] Footsteps behind you, a shadow too near — Better heed the warning, the devil walks here. [Verse] He grins like a gambler with fire in his eyes, Deals from the bottom, feeds you sugar and lies. He whispers soft promises down in the street, But the truth slithers out from beneath the sheets. [Chorus] You can’t play nice with the devil, The deck is stacked, the dice are cold. He’ll deal you hope from a hand he stole, Then leave you broken and bought and sold. [Bridge] I’ve walked that road, thought I knew the game, But I left with nothing but guilt and shame. He’ll give you the crown, but it’s made of rust, He’ll bury your fortune in a desert of dust. [Chorus] Yeah, you can’t play nice with the devil The deck is stacked, the dice are cold. He’ll raise the stakes till you got no chips, Then leave you broken and bought and sold. [Verse] Some think it’s just a silly game, Win or lose, you walk away the same. But when you deal your hand with the devil’s name, The stakes are fire, and you’ll take the blame. [Chorus] No, You can’t play nice with the devil, man The deck is stacked, the dice are cold. He’ll sell you dreams for a drop of silver, Then leave you broken, bought and sold. [Outro] So if he comes calling with a smile too sweet, Remember the fire that burns beneath. You can’t play nice with the devil, Fold your hand before you’re burned.
