I told Mary about us, I told her about my great sin
Mary cried and forgave me, then Mary took me back again
said if I wanted my freedom, I could be free evermore
but I don't wanna be, and I don't wanna see Mary cry anymore

Devil woman, devil woman don't come near
devil woman, let me be
and leave me alone, I wanna go home

Mary is waiting and weeping down in our shack by the sea
even after I've hurt her, Mary's still in love with me
devil woman it's over, I'm trapped no more by your charm
'cause I don't wanna stay, I wanna get away, woman let go of my arm

Devil woman, devil woman don't come near
devil woman, let me be
and leave me alone, I wanna go home

Devil woman, you're evil, like a dark coral reef
like the winds that bring high tide, you bring sorrow and grief
made me ashamed to face Mary, barely had the strength to tell
skies are not so black, Mary took me back, Mary has broken your spell

Devil woman, devil woman don't come near
devil woman, let me be
and leave me alone, I wanna go home

Running along by the seashore, running as fast as I can
even the seagulls are happy, glad I'm coming home again
never again will I ever cause another tear to fall
down the beach I see what belongs to me, the one I want most of all

Devil woman, devil woman don't come near
devil woman, let me be
and leave me alone, I'm going back home

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