Kris Kristofferson – The Silver Tongued Devil and I

About the song

Kris Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter who was known for his country music and his outlaw country movement. He was one of the best-selling music artists of the 1970s, and his songs have been enjoyed by generations of listeners.

“The Silver Tongued Devil and I” is a song by Kris Kristofferson. It was written by Kristofferson and released on his 1971 album The Silver Tongued Devil and I. The song is a country-rock ballad about the struggle between good and evil.

The song begins with Kristofferson singing about how he is a “silver tongued devil” who is always trying to get what he wants. He goes on to sing about how he is “two men,” one who is good and one who is evil.

The chorus of the song is a powerful reminder that the battle between good and evil is a constant one. Kristofferson sings, “The silver tongued devil and I are riding again tonight.“

The song’s bridge is a beautiful passage about the importance of hope. Kristofferson sings, “But I know that the good Lord will provide for me.“

“The Silver Tongued Devil and I” is a powerful and moving song that has a message that is still relevant today. It is a reminder that the battle between good and evil is a constant one, but that we should always have hope.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was written by Kris Kristofferson.
• It was released in 1971 on the album The Silver Tongued Devil and I.
• The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1971.
• It has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson.

The song’s impact on popular culture:

“The Silver Tongued Devil and I” has had a lasting impact on popular culture. It has been used in numerous films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski and The Sopranos. The song is also a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions.

“The Silver Tongued Devil and I” is a powerful and moving song that has a message that is still relevant today. It is a reminder that the battle between good and evil is a constant one, but that we should always have hope.

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Lyrics

“The Silver Tongued Devil And I”

 

I took myself down, to the Tally Ho Tavern
To buy me a bottle of beer
And I sat me down by a tender young maiden
Whose eyes were as dark as her hair

And as I was searching from bottle to bottle
For somethin’ unfoolish to say
That silver tongued devil just slipped from the shadows
And smilingly stole her away

I said hey, little girl, don’t you know, he’s the devil
He’s ev’rything that I ain’t
Hidin’ intentions of evil
Under the smile of a saint

All he’s good for is gettin’ in trouble
And shiftin’ his share of the blame
And some people swear he’s my double
And some even say we’re the same

But the silver-tongued devil’s got nothin’ to lose
I’ll only live till I die
We take our own chances, and pay our own dues
The silver tongued devil and I

Like all the fair maidens who’ve laid down beside him
She knew in her heart that he’d lied
Nothin’ that I could have said could have saved her
No matter, how hard that she tried

‘Cause she’ll offer her charms, to the darkness and danger
Of something that she’s never known
And open her arms at the smile of a stranger
Who’ll love her and leave her alone

And you know he’s the devil
He’s everything that I ain’t
Hidin’ intentions of evil
Under the smile of a saint

All he’s good for is gettin’ in trouble
And shiftin’ his share of the blame
And some people swear he’s my double
And some even say we’re the same

But the silver-tongued devil’s got nothin’ to lose
I’ll only live till I die
We take our own chances, and pay our own dues
The silver tongued devil and I