Written by: Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka
#28 Aug '60 Hot 100

In the bible, 1000 year bc
Theres a story of ancient history
'Bout a fella who was strong as he could be
Till he met a cheatin' gal who brought him tragedy

CHORUS:
Oh, run Samson run, Delilahs on her way
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin' heart

She was a demon, a devil in disguise
He was taken by the angel in her eyes
That lady barber was very well equipped
You can bet your bottom dollar that he was gonna get clipped

[Chorus]

Oh Delilah made Sammys life a sin
And he perished when the roof fell in
There's a moral so listen to me pal
There's a little of Delilah in each and every gal

[repeat Chorus]
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin' heart

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