Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
music by Harold Arlen
lyric by Ted Koehler

Is there anyone around who cannot see

It's the well-known runaround you're giving me,

I suppose you'll tell me I'm all wrong,

It's a bitter pill to take, coming from you, tho' 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'd 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...

I ought to cross you off my list, but when you come 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...