looking for an old country song?

Question

Im looking for an old country song by a male singer one line went
"because the devil on my shoulder had command (or the man??)'
and another line was
"but a paper smile only lasts awhile then it fades away"

Answer 1

I think you are looking for two songs...or have the lines from two mixed up..... :)~



Good news is they are both by Charlie Pride........

"because the devil on my shoulder had command (or the man??)'.......Is from "Snakes crawl at night"





"but a paper smile only lasts awhile then it fades away"



Is from "Crystal Candeliers......."..





Both great songs......... hope this helps.... :)~

Answer 2

was it Crystal Chandeliers by charlie pride?



Crystal Chandeliers

Oh, the crystal chandeliers light up the paintings on your wall

The marble statuettes are standing stately in the hall

But will the timely crowd that has you laughing loud help you dry your tears

When the new wears off of your crystal chandeliers.



I never did fit in too well with the folks you knew

And it's plain to see that the likes of me don't fit with you

So you traded me for the gaiety of the well to do

And you turned away from the love I offered you.



Oh, the crystal chandeliers light up the paintings on your wall

The marble statuettes are standing stately in the hall

But will the timely crowd that has you laughing loud help you dry your tears

When the new wears off of your crystal chandeliers.



I see your picture in the news most every day

You're the chosen girl of the social world so the stories say

But a paper smile only lasts a while then it fades away

And the love we knew will come home to you some day.



Oh, the crystal chandeliers light up the paintings on your wall

The marble statuettes are standing stately in the hall

But will the timely crowd that has you laughing loud help you dry your tears

When the new wears off of your crystal chandeliers.

When the new wears off of your crystal chandeliers...