Lyrics
[intro]
(Verse 1)
Born in Mississippi, back in '11,
A kid with a guitar and blues from heaven,
Robert Johnson, name that'll shake ya,
His story’s a legend, gonna take ya.
They say at midnight, at the crossroads,
Met the devil, dealin' souls in codes.
Traded his spirit for a talent so divine,
Now he plays the blues, man, he’s one of a kind.
(Chorus)
Robert Johnson, play that blues,
Your guitar talks, man, no excuse,
Made a deal with the devil, now you’re the king,
Your music's forever, hear the legends sing.
[instrumental interlude]
(Verse 2)
They say at sunset, when the sky’s all red,
Robert kneeled down, struck a deal with the dread.
"Give me the skill, let me play like no other,
And you can have my soul, come moon's cover."
His fingers flew on strings, pure magic in the air,
Every note a lament, blues beyond compare.
The blues ran deep, like blood in his veins,
Pain and passion, breaking all chains.
(Chorus)
Robert Johnson, play that blues,
Your guitar talks, man, no excuse,
Made a deal with the devil, now you’re the king,
Your music's forever, hear the legends sing.
[guitar riff]
(Bridge)
He walked alone, just a man and his shadow,
Every song a story, tales of joy and sorrow.
The devil laughed, but Robert played on,
'Cause the blues never dies, even when you're gone.
(Verse 3)
In '38, his life hit the end,
But his blues keeps rollin’, no need to pretend.
Few recordings, but man, they’re gold,
Legendary tales, forever told.
His songs are mirrors of a soul in pain,
But also life's anthems, joy in the rain.
Robert Johnson, your name’s in the stars,
You’re the king of blues, the sound is ours.
[instrumental solo]
(Chorus)
Robert Johnson, play that blues,
Your guitar talks, man, no excuse,
Made a deal with the devil, now you’re the king,
Your music's forever, hear the legends sing.
(Outro)
So here’s the tale of a man and his sound,
Of a devil’s deal and the blues all around.
Robert Johnson, your legend lives strong,
In every guitar, every note, every song.
[extended guitar riff]
[end]
