Crossroads Blues Shuffle

I met the devil at the crossroads late last night (hmmmmm)

He offered me a contract in the fading light

He asked me if I'm sure

of what I want to plan

He said a strong woman won't take to a weak man

Eager for his fate he signed without a look

(Lord, I signed)

A deal in blood,

a path he undertook

A love not earned,

the devil doesn't care

He just smiled and left him standing there

He’s playing his blues when an angel caught his eye

Her gaze locked in,

under that southern sky

He knew right then

she was all he'd ever need

A rush to the altar,

children sown like seed

But years pass by

and this hard life proves too much

No job, no hope,

all his favors out of touch

No god, no judgment,

no fear, no soul to save

A broken man back on patrol,

heading to the grave

Tired and broke, she took the kids and walked away

Left him all alone in the dust of yesterday

So he roamed back to the crossroads in the dark

Late one night there was a flashing light (oh

Lord) The devil returned with a grin so bright

He saw the man and said,

"With no soul left to deal I cannot help you make another

wheel

But let me ask you one simple test Did you find that

love on your desperate quest?" "For I sent her to you at

a much later night

But you rushed on in and missed the prize in sight

The woman you wanted was standing right before your eyes" (mmm-hmmm)