She's Playing Hell Trying To Get Me To Heaven
George Strait · Strait Country [Universal] [1981]
I let it all hang out last night
Come in hung over this morning
My woman met me at the door
Preaching me this warning
She said "You're gonna have to change
Your sinful way of living"
She's playing Hell
Trying to get me to Heaven
Well I promised to go to church with her
About a month of Sundays ago
And here it is, it's Sunday again
And I ain't been once in a row
And everytime that old church bell rings
You can hear my rod and reel singing
She's playing Hell
Trying to get me to Heaven
She's playing Hell
Trying to get me to Heaven
'Cause there ain't no way
All my sins could be forgiven
There's only Ten Commandments
But I broke at least eleven
She's playing Hell
Trying to get me to Heaven
--- Instrumental ---
She went out and bought me
A Sunday go-meeting suit
And I must confess it looked pretty sharp
With my old hunting boots
But I wore holes in both the knees
Trying to roll them sevens
She's playing Hell
Trying to get me to Heaven
She's playing Hell
Trying to get me to Heaven...
She's Playing Hell Trying To Get Me To Heaven
George Strait's 1981 single 'She's Playing Hell Trying To Get Me To Heaven' stands as a quintessential example of his early country storytelling prowess. Recorded for the album Strait Country, the track exemplifies the polished, radio-friendly sound that defined his career, blending traditional instrumentation with a narrative about the complexities of romantic pursuit. The song captures the tension between desire and doubt, a recurring theme in Strait's discography that resonated deeply with listeners during the early 1980s. As a staple of his catalog, it showcases his ability to craft relatable characters and situations within the framework of classic country music, cementing his status as a master of the genre.