It's like a whisper in the night
Her scent still lingers in the air
And I toss and turn like a wild man
Who's got demons running through his hair
I had lost my bet on Mary
She ran away without saying goodbye
Now, I'm cornered by the bloodhounds
They'll tear my throat 'fore I can even cry
I'm praying like the day won't come
She brought me down to my knees
I'm screaming up to heaven
Lord, help me please
I got her poison in my blood
Damn, if I was a fool
I guess I'm gonna pay the Devil's dues
If my crazy makes me a blind man
Then let my crazy guide me on my way
For it's written in the poet's dreams
She'll haunt me down to my grave
I'm praying like the day won't come
She brought me down to my knees
I'm screaming up to heaven
Lord, help me please
I got her poison in my blood
Damn, if I was a fool
I guess I'm gonna pay the Devil's dues
I'll see her at the crossroads
With Hell at my heels
I'll throw away my sorrow
But never my girl, my girl, oh my girl