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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Marty Robbins
Marty Robbins
Vocals
Grady Martin
Grady Martin
Guitar
Jack Pruett
Jack Pruett
Guitar
Louis Dunn
Louis Dunn
Drums
Bill Pursell
Bill Pursell
Piano
Jerry Byrd
Jerry Byrd
Bass
Jeanne Pruett
Jeanne Pruett
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Marty Robbins
Marty Robbins
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Johnston
Bob Johnston
Producer
Don Law
Don Law
Producer
Frank Jones
Frank Jones
Producer
Joe Casey
Joe Casey
Executive Producer
Margie Hunt
Margie Hunt
Executive Producer
Mark Wilder
Mark Wilder
Mixing Engineer
Don Cobb
Don Cobb
Editing Engineer
M.C. Rather
M.C. Rather
Mastering Engineer
Randy Kling
Randy Kling
Mastering Engineer
Vic Anesini
Vic Anesini
Mixing Engineer
Carlos Grier
Carlos Grier
Editing Engineer
Debra Parkinson
Debra Parkinson
Mastering Engineer
Hollis Flatt
Hollis Flatt
Mastering Engineer
Hoyt Dooley
Hoyt Dooley
Mastering Engineer
Denny Purcell
Denny Purcell
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I told Mary about us
I told her about our great sin
Mary cried and forgave me
And 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
[Chorus]
Oh, devil woman
Devil woman, let go of me
Devil woman, let me be
And leave me alone
I wanna go home
[Verse 2]
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
Trapped no more by your charms
'Cause I don't wanna stay
I wanna get away
Woman, let go of my arm
[Chorus]
Oh, devil woman
Devil woman, let go of me
Devil woman, let me be
And leave me alone
I wanna go home
[Verse 3]
Devil woman, you're evil
Like the dark coral reef
Like the winds that bring high tides
You bring sorrow and grief
You 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
[Chorus]
Oh, devil woman
Devil woman, let go of me
Devil woman, let me be
And leave me alone
I wanna go home
[Verse 4]
Running along by the seashore
Running as fast as I can
Even the seagulls are happy
Glad I'm coming home again
Never again would I ever
'Cause another tear to fall
Down the beach I see
What belongs to me
The one I want most of all
[Outro]
Oh, devil woman
Devil woman, don't follow me
Devil woman, let me be
And leave me alone
I'm going back home
Written by: Marty Robbins
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