The Devil Taught Me Patience (Crossroads)

Intro Met the devil at a crossroads once. He didn't want my soul — he wanted to teach me somethin'.

Verse 1 I used to swing the second that I burned Fists before I ever used my head Lost more than a hot man's ever earned Left a trail of things I wish I'd left unsaid Then I met a fella down at the crossroad late Didn't sell my soul — just took his advice He said hate that boils will cool and dissipate But hate that waits, son, that one'll cut you twice

Chorus The devil taught me patience God ran clean out of things to say He said take your time, they'll hang themselves Just give the rope some sway

Verse 2 So I don't chase no more, I don't rush the kill I pour a drink and let the bastards run Give a guilty man enough of his own free will And he'll dig the whole damn hole before you're done

Chorus The devil taught me patience God ran clean out of things to say He said take your time, they'll hang themselves Just give the rope some sway

Bridge Patience ain't peace, don't get it twisted It's a loaded gun that learned to wait Every name that ever wronged and missed it Is a debt I'll collect — I'm never late The devil taught me patience God ran clean out of things to say He said take your time, they'll hang themselves Just give the rope some sway

Outro Take all the time you need. So will I.

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