The devil lives in Austin, Texas He signs his name in 6's, O's, and X's, just like I do. Goes to work in a suit and tie Claims to be a pretty good guy, like I do You know it ain't true He's got a little place at the top of the stairs, Short on space, the walls are bare But there's two little windows where the sun shines through. While he stares down his nose at the world on the evening news Oh and I'm just lucky I guess, that he is my good friend When they lay me down to rest, I will owe my soul to him But the sweeter part of the deal That's the rest of my life with you Baby all I've got to do, I've got to pay the devil his due. The devil likes his MTV Swears that he is just like me He smokes to remind himself of you And he said "Dear Lord please grant me this prayer" But it never got him anywhere oh he speaks his mind with a bottle of a wine in his blood Oh he speaks his mind but he always speaks of love Oh and I'm just lucky I guess, that he is my good friend When they lay me down to rest, I will owe my soul to him But the sweeter part of the deal, that's the rest of my life with you Baby all I've got to do, I've got to pay the devil his due, the devil his due.