If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)
# If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)

"If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" is a song written by Ken Spooner and Kim Williams, and recorded by American country music singer Joe Diffie. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. It was released in April 1991 as the third single from his debut album, A Thousand Winding Roads.

## Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Salomon and premiered in early 1991.

## Critical reception

Cashbox magazine published a positive review of the song, stating that it "focuses on a much lighter storyline, compared to previous releases. This cut humorously sheds a 'devil-made-me-do-it' theme swallowed up by a fun and bouncy tempo."

## Chart performance

The song debuted at No. 47 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated April 6, 1991. It charted for 20 weeks on that chart, and peaked at No. 1 on the country chart dated June 15, 1991, giving Diffie his second No. 1 single.

### Charts

| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 4 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 1 |

### Year-end charts

| Chart (1991) | Position |
| - | - |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 64 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard) | 22 |
