"Runnin' with the Devil" is a song by the American hard rock band Van Halen, released as the second single from their eponymous debut album on May 6, 1978.

[2] Chuck Klosterman of Vulture ranked it the eighth-best Van Halen song, praising the staccato bass playing as well as David Lee Roth's vocal performance.

[4] "Runnin' with the Devil" remains a staple track of classic rock radio and Van Halen's discography.

[9] Initial pressings of the Van Halen compilation Best Of, Vol.1 contained an alternate edit of "Runnin' with the Devil" where the verses, chorus and solos were arranged in a different order than that of the original album version.

[10] Cash Box said it has "driving guitar work, tough jaunty beat and excellent lead and backing vocals.