The Devil Went Down to Georgia is a classic song by the Charlie Daniels Band, released in 1979. The song tells the tale of a devil who challenges a young man to a fiddle contest for his soul. The song has become a classic, and its catchy lyrics are still well-known even today. In this article, we will take a look at the story behind the song, and then dive into the full lyrics of the song.
Story Behind the Song
The Devil Went Down to Georgia is a classic country song that tells the story of a devil who challenges a young man to a fiddle contest for his soul. The song was written by Charlie Daniels and was released on his 1979 album Million Mile Reflections. The song quickly became a hit and has become a classic over the years. It has been covered by many other artists, and it has remained popular in the decades since its release.
Full Lyrics of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”
Verse 1:
Well, the Devil went down to Georgia
He was looking for a soul to steal
He was in a bind ’cause he was way behind
And he was willin’ to make a deal
Chorus:
When he came across this young man
Sawin’ on a fiddle and playin’ it hot
And the Devil jumped up on a hickory stump
And said, “Boy, let me tell you what”
Verse 2:
“I bet you