Devil Woman is a 1962 country single written and performed by Marty Robbins. “Devil Woman” became Marty Robbins’ seventh single to reach number one on the country chart, spending eight weeks at the top spot. “Devil Woman” also crossed over onto the pop chart, peaking at number sixteen . This same version of the song was also recorded by Trini Lopez for his 1968 album Welcome to Trini Country.

A Spanish language version of the song, named “Magia Blanca” (translated by then-television host Alfred D. Herger was Chucho Avellanet’s first career hit. A Serbian language version of the song, named “Čudna devojka” was released in 1966 by former Yugoslav beat band Zlatni Dečaci.

This song was covered by Singaporean female artist Zhuang Xue Fang (莊雪芳) in edited Standard Chinese lyrics written by Suyin (舒雲/雨牛) under title name of 小小寃家, with Ruby Records in 1967.

By Marty Robbins

Devil Woman Lyrics

I told Mary about us, told her about our great sin Mary just cried and forgave me, Mary took me back again She said if I wanted my freedom, I could be free evermore But I don’t want to be and I don’t want to see Mary cry anymore. CHORUS: Devil woman, devil woman, let go of me Devil woman, let me be Just leave me alone, I want to go home. Mary is waiting and weeping alone in our shack by the sea Even after I hurt her, Mary’ still in love with me Devil woman, it’s over, trapped no more by your charms I don’t want to stay, I want to get away, Women let go of my arms. (CHORUS) Devil woman, you’re evil like the dark coral reef Like the winds that bring high tides, you bring sorrow and grief

You made me so ashamed to face Mary, barely had the strength to tell Skies are not so black, Mary took me back, Mary has broken your spell. (CHORUS)