there isn't a whole lot to be said about this one… well, i guess there is a lot that could be said, but not a lot that i’m looking to say. it is just a classic americana tune that i feel a lot of people will recognize. one of my favorite grateful dead songs, but also one of my favorite songs in general. for me, it evokes feelings of adventure, and a desire to live dangerously. making deals with the devil and leaving women in different cities, one that may have your child may not be the lifestyle for everyone, and to most it may not sound like fun, but something about it feels very romanticized in this song.
the perfect song to listen to as the weather starts to get warmer, with the windows down.... and make sure to turn it up loud :)
would love to see others join in on the fun of a friday cover song... i know this gives me something to look forward to, and all of this activity on the hive is encouraging me to learn new music as well as practice my singing more and more. as always, all feedback is encouraged, and do let me know your thoughts on the song.
friend of the devil - grateful dead
i lit out from reno
i was trailed by twenty hounds
didn't get to sleep that night
till the morning came around
set out runnin' but i take my time
a friend of the devil is a friend of mine
if i get home before daylight
i just might get some sleep tonight
ran into the devil, babe
he loaned me twenty bills
i spent the night in utah
in a cave up in the hills
set out runnin' but i take my time
a friend of the devil is a friend of mine
if i get home before daylight
i just might get some sleep tonight
i ran down to the levee
but the devil caught me there
he took my twenty dollar bill
and he vanished in the air
set out runnin' but i take my time
a friend of the devil is a friend of mine
if i get home before daylight
i just might get some sleep tonight
got two reasons why i cry away each lonely night
the first one's named sweet anne marie and she's my hearts delight
the second one is prison, babe, the sheriff's on my trail
and if he catches up with me, i'll spend my life in jail
got a wife in chino, babe
and one in cherokee
first one says she's got my child
but it don't look like me
set out runnin' but i take my time
a friend of the devil is a friend of mine
if i get home before daylight
i just might get some sleep tonight
got two reasons why i cry away each lonely night
the first one's named sweet anne marie and she's my hearts delight
the second one is prison, babe, the sheriff's on my trail
and if he catches up with me, i'll spend my life in jail
got a wife in chino, babe
and one in cherokee
first one says she's got my child
but it don't look like me
i set out runnin' but i take my time
a friend of the devil is a friend of mine
if i get home before daylight
i just might get some sleep tonight
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