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03/07/05
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There once was a man I knew
Drove a real nice B-M-W
Had a great big boat that went to sea
And status in the com-mun-i-ty

Had lots of cash in a bank offshore
But it wasn’t enough; he still wanted more.
So he went through life, gaining wealth and fame.
Everybody everywhere knew his name.
They didn’t know, though, his number one goal
Was to take it all with him when it was time to “go”.

He’d made a contract, a pact, a deal
With the devil himself, (yep, he’s real).
He’d give his soul when life was done
If he could take his riches and show everyone.

Well, he lay on his deathbed, a frail feeble frame,
When the devil showed up, his prize to claim.
“Hey, there, buddy!” cried the wicked one
“Are you ready to join me and head on home?
I’ve a place ready and waiting, just for you.”
Asked the man, “Is there room for all my things, too?

Have you an address so my goods I can send?”
The devil laughed, “You’ve got it all wrong, my greedy friend”
Your things stay here, but your soul comes with me.
You’ll spend a penniless eternity.”

“But we agreed”, said the man. “You said when I die…”
Satan interrupted, “Don’t you know that I lie?”
“If I’d told you the truth would you have chosen me
or God and his heaven for your eternity?
I do what I must to steal souls from the Lord.
I steal, I cheat, I never keep my word.”

“You know, you were told throughout your days;
You didn’t want to believe or change your ways.
Now it’s too late. Your choice has been made.
I’ve come to collect. I will be paid.”

Now when the man died, he’d left no will
And his heirs are fighting to this day still.
They never knew just what he had done
Or the way he was tricked by the evil one.

That’s my story. The moral is clear.
When you die, my friend, all your riches stay here.
Listen to me and understand it well,
Make deals with Satan and you’ll end up in hell.

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