Story Behind The Song
This is a cover tune originally made popular by the group "The Grateful Dead"
Song Description
This is a cover tune originally made popular by the group "The Grateful Dead"
| Song Length |
2:23 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Tempo Undefined |
Mood |
Worried, Nonviolent |
| Subject |
Fear, Frustration |
Similar Artists |
Susy Boggess, Linda Ronstadt |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
Friend of the Devil
I lit out from Reno I was trailed by 20 hounds.
Didn't get to sleep last night until the morning came around.
I said I'd run gonna 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 into the Devil babe and he loaned me 20 bills.
I spent the night in Reno in a cave up in the hils.
Refrain
I ran down to the levi babe but the Devil caught me there.
He snatched that 20 dollar bill and he vanished in the air.
Refrain