Me And The Devil Blues
Eric Clapton · Sessions For Robert J [2008]
Early this morning,
You knocked upon my door,
Early this morning,
You knocked upon my door,
And I said, "Hello, Satan,
I believe it's time to go."
Me and the devil
Were walking side by side.
Me and the devil
Were walking side by side.
I'm gonna beat my woman
Until I get satisfied.
She said she don't see why,
That I will dog her 'round.
(Now baby, you know you ain't doing me right.)
She said she don't see why, That I will dog her 'round.
Well, it must be that old evil spirit
So deep down in the ground.
You may bury my body
Down by the highway side.
(I don't care where you bury my body when I'm dead and gone.)
You may bury my body
Down by the highway side.
Oh, my old evil spirit
Can take a Greyhound bus and ride.
You knocked upon my door,
Early this morning,
You knocked upon my door,
And I said, "Hello, Satan,
I believe it's time to go."
Me and the devil
Were walking side by side.
Me and the devil
Were walking side by side.
I'm gonna beat my woman
Until I get satisfied.
She said she don't see why,
That I will dog her 'round.
(Now baby, you know you ain't doing me right.)
She said she don't see why, That I will dog her 'round.
Well, it must be that old evil spirit
So deep down in the ground.
You may bury my body
Down by the highway side.
(I don't care where you bury my body when I'm dead and gone.)
You may bury my body
Down by the highway side.
Oh, my old evil spirit
Can take a Greyhound bus and ride.
Me And The Devil Blues
Eric Clapton's "Me And The Devil Blues" appears on the 2008 compilation "Sessions For Robert J," a collection of tracks recorded for the Robert Johnson tribute project. As a blues staple, the song reflects Clapton's deep engagement with the genre's roots, channeling the raw energy and storytelling tradition of the Delta blues. The recording captures Clapton's signature vocal delivery and guitar work, blending his own artistic voice with the historical weight of the music he honors. This track stands as a testament to his lifelong dedication to preserving and performing the legacy of blues legends like Robert Johnson, offering listeners a powerful connection to the genre's enduring spirit.