He's a heat in the night 
A dust in the wind 
He stacks the deck right 
So he's sure to win 
He's just an illusion 
A master of confusion 
One of those losers 
That always wins 

R :Don't lay down beside him 
'Cause when you reach to find him 
He'll be gone 
The song he was singin' 
He's a hell-raisin' angel 
And a heaven-sent devil 
He cannot be trusted with love 

He's a song you can't forget 
Once you sing it 
Like the money you bet 
You'll probably regret it 
He's an answered prayer 
A childish dare 
And a fool-hearty outlaw 
Who's just passing through 

R :Don't lay down beside him 
'Cause when you reach to find him 
He'll be gone 
The song he was singin' 
He's a hell-raisin' angel 
And a heaven-sent devil 
He cannot be trusted with love 

Keeps his hat on his head 
His hand on his heart 
His boots by the bed 
While he studies his heart 
His truth is deceivin' 
Stays for the leavin' 
He's a bandit of love 
A collector of hearts 

R :Don't lay down beside him 
'Cause when you reach to find him 
He'll be gone 
The song he was singin' 
He's a hell-raisin' angel 
And a heaven-sent devil 
He cannot be trusted with love 

He cannot be trusted with love 
No he cannot be trusted with love 
He cannot be trusted with love