Story Behind The Song
The music's been kicking around for awhile. David played it at practice one day. Had the first line of the lyrics. The rest was fun to write. Took us awhile to settle on the Devil's car. Saw the Bonneville around the corner one day. That was it.
Song Description
Silly, sinister song about Satan.
| Song Length |
2:43 |
Genre |
Blues - Delta |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Devil Knockin? at my Door
Devil knockin? at my door it?s late at night.
Devil at the window is an awful fright.
He says, ?Please won?t you let me in.?
No sir, I don?t think so, I won?t let you in.
No sir, by the short hairs of my chinny chin.
I said, ?Please just go away.?
Seen him at the crossroads gonna track me down.
Devil drives a Bonneville, he don?t slow down.
He says, ?Come on now, take a ride.?
Devil on my trail he?s callin? out my name.
Tappin? through the gravel with his walkin? cane.
And he thinks I?ll come outside.
Devil on the patio, it?s three a.m.
Devil howlin? at my door and he don?t scram.
I said, ?Please just let me be.?
Scratchin? at the kitchen now it?s almost day.
Devil at the window, he won?t go away.
And I think he?s got my key.