Robbie Robertson - Straight Down The Line Lyrics
From the Chitlin' Circuit to the Peppermint Lounge
Been run off more than once for goin' underground
Where I met an old bluesman with a walking cane
He wore a stripe suit and used someone else's name
And it's not what you think
He said there's some tough choices to be made
Then he took a little drink
And I heard him say
I do not play no rock and roll
Would not be moved to sell my soul
The demons are out tonight
Rock you sinners
The demons are out tonight
Straight down the line
I passed an old church on my way back East
Heard a gospel choir singing of war and peace
I was deeply moved so I stepped inside
I just stood in the back where I could easily hide
A woman in a black robe stood up
And pointed me out
She said Hallelu Hallelu
Oh, then she began to shout
And I heard her say
I do not play no rock and roll
I would not be moved to sell my soul
The demons are out tonight
Rock you sinners
Oh, the demons are out tonight
Roll you sinners
Straight down the line
Now he could croon a tune as good as anyone
And if he sings a song then that song's been sung
Some things have tradition, some shine like new
Some things you can't change no matter what you do
He said my friend I've done it all
Either for love or money
And if I laugh at your jokes
Oh, that means his jokes are funny
And one more thing
I do not play no rock and roll
I would not be moved to sell my soul
The demons are out tonight
Rock you sinners
The demons are out tonight
Roll you sinners
Straight down the line
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Robbie Robertson Straight Down The Line Comments
wwhoooeoh!
First time I played this, had to hit replay 5 times!
Dylan ripoff perhaps? Just sayin'
of what?
Thank gawd we have Mr Robbie Robertson. He is an old soul, the real deal, bluesman legend. Many years from now everyone will know what we fans know now. That he is one of the elite group of Blues guitar masters and a songwriter in the top few of all time.
Thank you, Robbie.
'I do not play no rock n roll ... the demons are out tonite ... roll you sinners ...' :-D !!!!!!!! - Robbie R.
me love too
Haha, guessing you're a fan?!
Chris, you're my new best mate!