Devil's Disguise

from My Reckless Heart by Joe Brook

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lyrics

lately i don't hurry where i go.
I’ve been watching my steps and taking it slow.
and whistling a song i don't know.

the clouds moved past the sun and darkened the day.
and all the children stopped their playing.
and all the workers stopped their working.

and they saw such a sight ‘fore their eyes.
the devil in a rich man's disguise.
he said i'll set you free from this design.
you can come work for me 9 to 5 (with overtime).

the poor girl stood with tears streaming down her face.
she won't live another day in disgrace.
worn from life's unsteady pace.
so she vanished from here without a trace.

in her letter she wrote, "I'm a woman, I’m not a girl.
you know you can't be both in this world.
so I’m packin’ my bags, heading for the end of the earth."

and she'll see such a site 'fore her eyes.
the devil in a rich man's disguise.
and he'll mold you till you fit his design.
so you can come get your paychecks 9 to 5 (no pay for overtime).

The drugs don't do, don't do a damn thing for me.
i still wake up each and every morning
and battle my demons at the sink.
Just combing my hair, brushing my teeth.

and I polish my shoes, as black as the bottom of my soul.
it was pure and white before i fell down in this hole.
but its into the fire I must go.

and I’ll see such a sight ‘fore my eyes.
some self righteous bigot in a rich man's disguise.
he has the cure for my lack of design.
just give up my life 9 to 5.

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from My Reckless Heart, track released April 20, 2010
Devil’s Disguise
Joe Brook–Guitar, Bass, Harmonica, Vocals
Dan Schlegel–Percussion

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Joe Brook and Friends Denver, Colorado

Joe Brook and Friends is a collaboration of Joe Brook and a close knit group of friends who have essentially been creating music together since 2001.

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