Remove AdsTHE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO DEEP GAP
As recorded by Bryan Sutton & Billy Strings
(2026 release)
[Intro]
Dm C Dm Am Dm
[Verse 1: Bryan Sutton & Del McCoury]
DmThe devil went down to Deep Gap, he was looking for a soul to steal
DmHe was in a bind 'cause he was way behind and he was willing to make a deal
DmWhen he came across this young blind man, playing tunes, picking it hot
DmThe devil jumped up on a hickory stump and said, "Boy, let me tell you what
[Verse 2: Del McCoury, Bryan Sutton & Billy Strings]
DmI guess you didn't know it, but I'm a guitar picker, too
DmAnd if you care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you
DmNow, you got a pretty good lick, ol' boy, but give the devil his due
DmI'll bet a guitar of gold against your soul 'cause I think I'm better than you"
DmThe boy said, "My name's Arthel and, though it be unwise
DmI'll take that bet, you're gonna regret, I can see right through your lies"
[Bridge: Bryan Sutton & Billy Strings]
Dm CArthel, get yourself warmed up and let your fingers fly
Gm Dm'Cause Hell's broke loose in Carolina, and the devil, he ain't shy
GmIf you win, you'll get this shiny guitar made of gold
ABut if you lose, the devil gets your soul
[Acoustic Guitar Solo]
Dm C Dm
[Verse 3: Bryan Sutton & Del McCoury]
DmWell, then the devil opened up his case and he said, "Let me start this thing"
DmAnd fire flew from his fingertips as he was tuning up his strings
DmAnd as he laid his pick up to the wires, it made an evil wail
DmThen a band of demons all joined in and released the sounds of Hell
[Electric Guitar Solo]
Dm C Dm
[Verse 4: Bryan Sutton & Billy Strings]
DmNow, when the devil finished, Arthel said, "Well, that's pretty good there, son
DmBut sit down in that chair right there and let me show you how it's done"
[Chorus: Bryan Sutton & Billy Strings]
DFire on the mountain, run, boys, run
CThe devil's in the house of the rising sun
DLost Johhny walking out in the rain
C"Deep River Blues" and "Reuben's Train"
[Acoustic Guitar Solo]
Dm C Dm C
Dm C A Dm
[Verse 5: Bryan Sutton & Billy Strings]
DmThe devil bowed his head because he knew that he had been beat
DmAnd he laid that golden guitar on the ground at Arthel's feet
N.C.
He said, "Devil, you can come on back if you want another shock
N.C.
But if you ever show your face around here from now on, call me 'Doc'"
[Chorus: Bryan Sutton & Billy Strings]
DHe played "Black Mountain Rag," "Step It Up and Go"
C"Billy In the Low Ground," "Shady Grove"
DSweet "Little Darlin' Pal of Mine"
C"Solid Gold" and "Any Old Time"
D"Fisher's Hornpipe," "The Devil's Dream"
C"Beaumont Rag," "Bonaparte's Retreat"
D"Train That Carried My Girl From Town"
C"Roll On Buddy," "Hold the Woodpile Down"
[Outro]
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D G D A
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