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Steve Walker leads a songwriter's workshop at Godfrey Daniels and prodiuces Hexfest.

The Devils moving in to the Christmas city

Bethlehem Steels been long shut down
the remains lay on the south side of town
the golden gate was forged from its fiery glow
but now make way for the casino
the decision came down from the gaming committee
The Devils Moving in to the Christmas City

where steel hammers once did proudly ring
one armed bandits will be crowned king
where workingmen spilled blood and sweat
losers will belly up to place their bets
it isn't fair and it ain't pretty
but The Devils Moving in to the Christmas City

now if you smell something in the wind
its just the scent of sin blowing in
Satan laughing spreads his wings
and proclaims let the games begin
he takes prisoners but he don't take pity
The Devils Moving in to the Christmas City

the casino will create lots of new jobs
for prostitutes, thieves, thugs, and mobs
when they wheel the gaming tables in
look for a Made in China label on them
the product produced will be depravity
when the Devil Moves in to the Christmas City

ante up boys feed that kitty
The Devils Moving in to the Christmas City

avarice and greed are the commodity
The Devils Moving in to the Christmas City

will the star of Bethlehem shine as bright as the casinos neon lights…
© 2007 Steve Walker