Look out your window, baby, there's a scene you'd like to catch,
The band is playing "Dixie," a man got his hand outstretched
Could be the Fuhrer
Could be the local priest
You know sometimes
Satan comes as a man of peace

He got a sweet gift of gab, he got a harmonious tongue,
He knows every song of love that ever has been sung
Good intentions can be evil,
Both hands can be full of grease
You know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace

Well, first he's in the background, then he's in the front,
Both eyes are looking like they're on a rabbit hunt
Nobody can see through him,
No, not even the Chief of Police
You know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace

Well, he catch you when you're hoping for a glimpse of the sun,
Catch you when your troubles feel like they weigh a ton
He could be standing next to you,
The person that you'd notice least
I hear that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace

Well, he can be fascinating, he can be dull,
He can ride down Niagara Falls in the barrels of your skull
I can smell something cooking,
I can tell there's going to be a feast
You know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace

He's a great humanitarian, he's a great philanthropist,
He knows just where to touch you, honey, and how you like to be kissed
He'll put both his arms around you,
You can feel the tender touch of the beast
You know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace

Well, the howling wolf will howl tonight, the king snake will crawl,
Trees that've stood for a thousand years suddenly will fall
Wanna get married? Do it now,
Tomorrow all activity will cease
You know that sometimes Satan comes as a man