The Devil Went Down To Gorgia by Levellers
The devil went down to Georgia
He was looking for a soul to steal
And he was in a bind 'cos he was way behind
And was willing to make a deal
When he came upon a boy playing on a fiddle
And playing it hot
And the devil jumped up on a hickory stump and said
"Boy, let me tell you what"
"I bet you didn't know it but I'm a fiddle player too
And if you care to take a dare
I'll make a bet with you"
"Now you play a pretty good fiddle, boy
But give the devil his due
I'll bet a fiddle of gold against your soul
'Cos I think I'm better than you"
The boy said, "My name's Johnny
And it might be a sin
But I'll take your bet, you're gonna regret
'Cos I'm the best that's ever been"
Johnny, rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard
'Cos hell's broke loose in Georgia and the devil deals the cards
And if you win you get this shiny fiddle made of gold
But if you lose the devil gets your soul
The devil opened up his case and he said
"Well, I guess I'll start this show"
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