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The Devil

from Handsful O' Blues by Reggie Miles

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A friend of mine, who loves my acoustic blues, was listening to far too many bluegrass renditions of gospel music and asked if I knew any songs about the Devil that I could offer. I told him that I'd do a little research and see what I could dig up on the web. I wasn't able to find anything that was specifically about the Devil. That's what prompted me to put together this one.

Recorded direct to digital media by Marc Willet at Falcon Studios.

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The Devil by Reggie Miles © 2008

He’s known as Satan, Gozer, Beelzebub,
Old Scratch and Shiva he’s been dubbed.
Any of the above will do.
Just call his name and he will come to you.

So, from the darkest depths inside my soul,
I called up the devil way down below,
And the demon screamed a fearsome growl,
So I set him loose just to hear him howl.

He said, “Son, I’ve met your kind before.
You’re always a knockin’ on my door,
Hopin’ you’ll find in my pit of fire,
Somethin’ to fulfill your every desire.”

“And I’ve always been there with open arms,
Willing to share my many charms,
Wanting to satisfy all your needs,
Your deepest hunger for violence and greed.”

“I’m experienced and have the skill,
To grant your every wish at will.
Just name your poison. What’ll it be?
Fame, wealth, power, or all three?”

“Or do you want eternal life,
An end to war, pain, and strife?
Youth, health, or endless bliss,
I can give you all of this.”

“It’s an easy enough thing to do.
Soon all your worries will be through.
Come on down with me to my fiery crib.
Don’t forget to pack your asbestos bib.”

“Cuz gluttony’s no sin to me.
Will that be Southern deep-fried, or extra crispy?
Charbroiled, or barbecued with plenty of fat?
Wanna try some o’ my guilt free hot sauce with that?”

“Pills, I’ve got plenty, to cure all your ills,
Uppers and downers for all of your thrills,
Drink, enough to quench any thirst,
Gamblin’ and lust, I’ve got the best of the worst.”

“Have you made up your mind, or, shall I tell you more?
You’ll have a great time! There’re parties galore!
Every hate, crime, and fear
We’ve got it all, wall to wall, right here!”

“You’ve but to ask, no need to yearn.
I’ll need just one thing in return.
To remove your name from Heaven’s roll,
You’ll have to pledge to me your soul.”

“There’s no need to worry your pretty head,
With pointless thoughts of doubt, or dread.
Just sign along the dotted line,
And everything will all be fine.”

“Yes, I was there in the garden with Adam and Eve.
I opened her eyes and made her believe.
And I’ll make a believer out of you too.
Just call my name and I will come to you.”

“Just call my name
And I will come to you.”

“Just call my name.”

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from Handsful O' Blues, released February 2, 2008
Written, arranged and performed by Reggie Miles

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Reggie Miles Seattle, Washington

A Folk/Blues artist from the US Pacific Northwest
A Songwriter, Singer, Storyteller, Slide Guitarist & Sawplayer
Earthy vocals, resophonic guitar bottleneckin’ and the rhythmic moans of harmonica combine while foot stompin’ abounds.
Turns recycled trash into "Nobro" resophonic guitars.
An award winning songwriter, composer, recording and performance artist
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