Uneasy Street

On easy St. last night, the devil offered me a deal

He said, come on and take what you'd like

And later tell me how you feel

So I looked up all around on this uneasy street

I'd have been happy if I had found

Something simple to eat

But just as he asked me, Maureen walked past

I said, Mr. Devil, she is so refined

He said, I tricked you little brother

I tricked you. little brother

That tricky little mother is mine

I wish I was as good as I look

I wish I was that good

I wish I was as good as I look

Wish I could be that good

It was too late for me

I'd just set eyes on my heart's ideal

I was in ecstasy I was up and ready to steal

So I looked up all around on this uneasy street

I kept on looking until I found the prints of my beloveds feet

I kept up the chase 'til I looked right in her face

I said, my darling, you have angel's eyes

She said to this little brother

You knew, little brother

This is just his still mother's disguise

I wish I was as good as I look

I wish I was that good

I wish I was as good as I look

Wish I could be that good

I just could not believe someone

So beautiful could not be pure

I prayed for some reprieve

I had to save her from the devil's lure

But I guess the devil was bound to win

On this uneasy street

I had to know what was beneath her skin

I had to face up to the devil's heat

But I didn't have to ask

She just took off her mask

In a second it was clear to see

He said I tricked you, little brother

I tricked you little, brother

This tricky little mother is me, is me, is me

I wish I was as good as I look

I wish I was that good

I wish I was as good as I look

Wish I could be that good

I tricked you, little brother

Yeah, yeah

I tricked you, little brother