If I were the devil, I'd find a way somehow To make man think he created God and not theother way around And what you see on TV would seem like thegospel truth And I'd make right look so wrong, I'd makewrong look so cool Anything to keep you out of heavenIf I were the devil If I were the devil, everyone would justsee color And I'd take all religions and I'd turn themagainst each other I'd sit back and I'd love it while she fueledthe hate And light fires on the evening news and letthem fan my flames And bring everybody down to my levelAnd if I were the devil, I would keep on doing what I'm doingAnd what I'm doing sure is working now And if you don't believe me, I can prove itHey, all you need to do is look around Hey, I'd be thinking things just can't getbetter If I were the devilHey, I'd keep on doing what I'm doing And what I'm doing sure is working nowAnd if you don't believe me, I can prove it Hey, all you need to do is look aroundHey, I'd be thinking things just can't get betterIf I were the devilIf I were the devil, when all was said and doneI'd be the coward that I am and I'd tuck my tail and runI'd hide out in my darkness and nest into regretIf I were the devil, hell, I'd be scared to deathIf I were the devil