Lyrics Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Carmen McRae, Ray Bryant

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Is there anyone around who cannot see
It’s the well known runaround that you’re giving me?
I suppose you’ll tell me I’m all wrong
It’s a bitter pill to take, coming from you
Though I’ve made a big mistake, what can I do?
I don’t know what makes me string along
I don’t want you
But I hate to lose you
You’ve got me in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
I forgive you
'Cause I can’t forget you
You’ve got me in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
Well, I ought to cross you off my list
But when you come a-knocking at my door
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
And I come running back for more
I should hate you
But I guess I love you
You’ve got me in between
The devil and the deep blue sea