Bronwyn Lewis, a Trinity '08 alumnus, submitted this to The Chronicle shortly after the UNC game. The lyrics, adapted from The Charlie Daniels Band's song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," are an interesting and entertaining perspective on Duke Basketball. Enjoy!
ON THE 7TH DAY, GOD RESTED. ON THE 8TH DAY, THIS HAPPENED:
The devil went down to Durham, he was lookin’ for a soul to steal,
He was in a bind, ‘cause he was way behind, and he was lookin’ to make a deal.
When he came across some young men playin’ some b-ball and playin’ it hot,
and the devil burst right on the court and said “Boys, let me tell you what --
“Now you play a pretty good ball game, boys, but give the devil his due:
I bet a ball o’ gold against your souls ‘cause I think I’m better than you.”
The boys said, “WE ARE DUKE, MY FRIEND, and it may be a sin,
But we’ll take your bet, you’re gonna regret, ‘CAUSE WE’RE THE BEST THAT’S EVER BEEN.”
The devil set aside his things and he said: “I’ll start this show.”
And fire flew from his fingertips as he practiced his free throw.
And when he sunk some three point shots, the net gave an evil hiss.
Then a band of demons joined him and it looked a-something like this.
When the devil finished, the boys said: “Well you’re pretty good, ol’ son.
But sit down on that bleacher there, and let us show you how it’s done.”
The devil bowed his head because he knew that he’d been beat.
He laid that golden b-ball on the ground at the boys’ feet.
The boys said: “Devil just come on back if you ever want to try again.
“We told you once, you son of a bitch, WE’RE THE BEST THAT’S EVER BEEN.”
AND ON THE 9TH DAY, GOD SAID, “LET THE BENCHES BURN.” AND IT WAS GOOD.
GO TO HELL, CAROLINA, GO TO HELL.
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