The Devil Went Down To Deep Gap

Intro 
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The devil went down to Deep Gap, he was looking for a soul to steal 
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He was in a bind 'cause he was way behind and he was willing to make a deal 
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When he came across this young blind man, playing tunes, picking it hot 
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The devil jumped up on a hickory stump and said, "Boy, let me tell you what 
 

 
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I guess you didn't know it, but I'm a guitar picker, too 
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And if you care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you 
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Now, you got a pretty good lick, ol' boy, but give the devil his due 
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I'll bet a guitar of gold against your soul 'cause I think I'm better than you" 
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The boy said, "My name's Arthel and, though it be unwise 
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I'll take that bet, you're gonna regret, I can see right through your lies" 
 

 
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Arthel, get yourself warmed up and let your fingers fly 
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'Cause Hell's broke loose in Carolina, and the devil, he ain't shy 
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If you win, you'll get this shiny guitar made of gold 
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But if you lose, the devil gets your soul  


{Acoustic Guitar Solo} 
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Well, then the devil opened up his case and he said, "Let me start this thing" 
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And fire flew from his fingertips as he was tuning up his strings 
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And as he laid his pick up to the wires, it made an evil wail 
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Then a band of demons all joined in and released the sounds of Hell  


{Electric Guitar Solo} 
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Now, when the devil finished, Arthel said, "Well, that's pretty good there, son 
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But sit down in that chair right there and let me show you how it's done" 
 

 
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Fire on the mountain, run, boys, run 
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The devil's in the house of the rising sun 
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Lost Johhny walking out in the rain 
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"Deep River Blues" and "Reuben's Train" 


{Acoustic Guitar Solo} 
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The devil bowed his head because he knew that he had been beat 
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And he laid that golden guitar on the ground at Arthel's feet 
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He said, "Devil, you can come on back if you want another shock 
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But if you ever show your face around here from now on, call me 'Doc'" 
 

 
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He played "Black Mountain Rag," "Step It Up and Go" 
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"Billy In the Low Ground," "Shady Grove" 
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Sweet "Little Darlin' Pal of Mine" 
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"Solid Gold" and "Any Old Time" 
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"Fisher's Hornpipe," "The Devil's Dream" 
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"Beaumont Rag," "Bonaparte's Retreat" 
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"Train That Carried My Girl From Town" 
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"Roll On Buddy," "Hold the Woodpile Down" 
 

Outro 
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