The Devil and the Bottle

Song Description

inspired by a cousin's 3rd trip to rehab.

Song Length 3:31 Genre Country - Contemporary, Country - Traditional
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Affable Subject Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Regret
Similar Artists Kris Kristofferson, Brooks & Dunn Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Don't touch that bottle
If you don't understand
When you meet the Devil
You don't shake his hand

He'll grab you tight
An' 'e won't let go
My friend that's something
I oughtta' know

The Devil and the Bottle
Are not your friend
All they'll do is
Bring your life to an end.
The Devil and Bottle
Playin' their games,
Twisted and turned around
You won't be the same.

Lyin' comes easy
When you've lost all control.
It'll eat through your memory
Swallow you whole
Circlin' and drownin'
You feel all alone
Reach for that bottle
And sink like a stone.

Chorus

Break

I know this person
You have become
Not long ago,
I was the one

Who are you really?
And what have you done?
To slip from this life
Like the mid-winter sun.
I'd tell you in person
I'd give you a call
But down here in Hell
There's no phones at all.

Chorus

Copyright 2008 Michael Cregan


Lyrics Michael Cregan Music Michael Cregan
Producer Stacy Hogan Performance Mike Lusk

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