Oingo Boingo - I Was Always There lyrics

When you were in trouble and you needed a hand I was always there When your legs got shakey and you couldn't stand I was always there I was always there when you needed me the most When the darkness came into your life I held up the light Oh the Devil he plays by his own set of rules, now He is always there If you don't be careful he'll give you the blues, now He is always there He is always there when you least expect him, now So beware of a mask and a friendly stranger 'cause He is always there He is always... When Satan came a-knockin' at my front door I did all I could But the door came down when he gave a push 'cause It was only wood He was always there when I needed him the least 'Cause he knew my weakness and he knew my joy This he understood (Oh you must be careful now) Why? He'll get me anyhow I'm sure (You must always look both ways) I tell you it's all the same, I know... (Listen what I tell you, son) If it tears you down then never run When it looks like the light will never come Someone will be there Play it babies! When trouble comes a-knocking and I needed a hand Where will you be then? Oh tell me please, where will you be, when I need a friend? Oh will you be there when I needed you the most If the darkness comes into my life will you hold up the light? Will you hold up the light Will you hold up the...