The Ballad of Johnny Lawrence (acoustic version) Lyrics

I didn't see it coming
Creeping up from behind
I was almost swallowed whole
By the thrill of the fight
It wasn't for the money
And it wasn't just for fun
I wanted to make a mark
I just wanted to be someone
I heard the devil whisper
In my ear, uh huh
He made his message clear
When he said

Sweep the leg, Johnny
Sweep the leg, Johnny
Sweep the leg, Johnny
Oh good god, now you gotta believe me
It never really mattered
I was always under control
Monkey hear, monkey think
There is no fear in this Dojo
I was a superhero
King of 1985
I showed no mercy
I was always Cobra Kai
But I caught a crane kick
To the face, uh huh
I guess he sealed my fate
When he said
Sweep the leg, Johnny
Sweep the leg, Johnny
Sweep the leg, Johnny
Oh good god, now you gotta believe me

Good god, you gotta believe me

I heard the devil whisper in my ear