Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Friend of the Devil Lyrics by Lyle Lovett

Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead

1991

[Verse 1]
I lit out from Reno, I was trailed by twenty hounds
I didn't get to sleep that night 'til the morning came around
[Chorus]
I set out runnin' but I take my time
A friend of the devil is a friend of mine
If I get home before daylight
I just might get some sleep tonight
[Verse 2]
I ran into the devil and he loaned me twenty bills
I spent the night in Utah in a cave up in the hills
[Chorus]
I set out runnin' but I take my time
A friend of the devil is a friend of mine
If I get home before daylight
I just might get some sleep tonight
[Verse 3]
I ran down to the levee but the devil caught me there
He took my twenty dollar bill and he vanished in the air
[Chorus]
I set out runnin' but I take my time
A friend of the devil is a friend of mine
If I get home before daylight
I just might get some sleep tonight
[Bridge]
I got two reasons why I cry away each lonely night:
The first one's named sweet Anne Marie, and she's my heart's delight
The second one is prison, babe, the sheriff's on my trail
And if he catches up with me, I'll spend my life in jail
[Verse 4]
I got a wife in Chino, and one in Cherokee
The first one says she's got my child, but it don't look like me
[Chorus]
I set out runnin' but I take my time
A friend of the devil is a friend of mine
If I get home before daylight
I just might get some sleep tonight
[Bridge]
I got two reasons why I cry away each lonely night:
The first one's named sweet Anne Marie, and she's my heart's delight
The second one is prison, babe, the sheriff's on my trail
And if he catches up with me, I'll spend my life in jail
[Verse 5]
I got a wife in Chino, and one in Cherokee
The first one says she's got my child, but it don't look like me
[Chorus]
I set out runnin' but I take my time
A friend of the devil is a friend of mine
If I get home before daylight
I just might get some sleep tonight
Credits
Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett

About “Friend of the Devil” by Lyle Lovett

Read the complete lyrics to "Friend of the Devil" by Lyle Lovett from the album "Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead" in 1991. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Cover, American Folk, Folk.

"Friend of the Devil" is performed by Lyle Lovett. from the album "Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead" in 1991 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Friend of the Devil", explore more songs by Lyle Lovett using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Lyle Lovett · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Friend of the Devil" is credited to Lyle Lovett. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Friend of the Devil" appears on "Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead" in 1991.

Visit the Lyle Lovett artist page at /artist/lyle-lovett for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.