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PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Performer
Clarence Fountain
Clarence Fountain
Lead Vocals
Charlie Musselwhite
Charlie Musselwhite
Harmonica
Danny Thompson
Danny Thompson
Double Bass
David Lindley
David Lindley
Slide Guitar
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
Vocals
John Chelew
John Chelew
Electric Guitar
Michael Jerome
Michael Jerome
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tom Waits
Tom Waits
Composer
The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Arranger
Chris Goldsmith
Chris Goldsmith
Arranger
John Chelew
John Chelew
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jimmy Hoyson
Jimmy Hoyson
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If you walk through the garden
You better watch your back
Well, I beg your pardon
Walk the straight and narrow track
[Verse 2]
If you walk with Jesus
He will save your soul
You gotta keep the Devil
Down in the hole
[Verse 3]
He's got the fire and the fury
At his command
Well, you don't have to worry
If you hold on to Jesus' hand
[Verse 4]
We'll all be safe from Satan
When the thunder rolls
You gotta keep the Devil
Way down in the hole
[Verse 5]
All the angels sing
About Jesus' mighty sword
And they shield you with their wings
Keep you close to the Lord
[Verse 6]
Don't pay heed to temptation
For his hands are so cold
You gotta keep the Devil
Way down in the hole
[Verse 7]
Way down in the hole
Way down in the hole
Way down in the hole
Way down in the hole
Written by: Tom Waits

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