DEVIL AT THE BACKDOOR | Modern Country Song 2026

DEVIL AT THE BACKDOOR (Verse 1) Midnight rain is beating on the tin roof overhead Got a shotgun by the table and a bible by the bed The hounds are howling crazy, staring out into the trees There’s a cold wind blowing through the floorboards, bringing me to my knees I can hear the gravel crunching, slow and out of time Something’s coming for the debts I left behind (Chorus) There's a devil at the backdoor, knocking in the dark Looking for a payment, trying to claim my heart I’ve been running from the shadows, but there ain't no place to hide When the devil’s at the backdoor... Waiting to come inside. (Verse 2) Made a deal down at the crossroads, just a foolish younger man Traded peace for a pocketful of gold, put my soul into his hands I spent it all on whiskey, on women, and on pride Now the bill is on the table, and the maker is outside Yeah, the fire is burning low, turning into ash And I know this desperate breathing is bound to be my last (Chorus) 'Cause there's a devil at the backdoor, knocking in the dark Looking for a payment, trying to claim my heart I’ve been running from the shadows, but there ain't no place to hide When the devil’s at the backdoor... Waiting to come inside. (Bridge) Oh, the wood begins to splinter! The hinges start to break! Lord, give me the strength, for my salvation's sake! I ain't going down easy, I ain't going down in chains! I'm gonna fight this holy war until there's nothing left but blood and rain! (Chorus) Yeah, the devil's at the backdoor, knocking in the dark! Looking for a payment, trying to claim my heart! I’ve been running from the shadows, but there ain't no place to hide When the devil’s at the backdoor... Waiting to come inside. (Outro) Yeah, he's waiting in the dark. Hear him knocking... I won't let him in. Not tonight. #singersongwriter #music #lyrics #countrymusic ‪@StringVibe9‬