There’s something electric that happens when the sons of a legend step up to the microphone. With “Dealing With The Devil,” Noel Haggard and Ben Haggard—sons of the great Merle Haggard—don’t just honor their father’s legacy; they carve out a sound that’s unmistakably their own, yet deeply rooted in the soul of country tradition.
This song feels like sitting on the edge of a dusty barstool at midnight, heart heavy with choices you wish you hadn’t made, and eyes fixed on the dim glow of a jukebox. Noel’s gritty, weathered voice pairs beautifully with Ben’s smooth but sorrow-laced delivery, and together they create a song that isn’t just about wrestling with demons—it’s about owning the scars, the regrets, and the survival that come with them.
The beauty of “Dealing With The Devil” is that it doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it walks you straight into the storm of bad decisions, broken promises, and the aching pull between what we want and what we know we should do. It’s relatable, raw, and deeply human—the kind of country song that reminds you you’re not alone in your mess.
For fans of Merle Haggard, there’s an undeniable bittersweetness in hearing his boys carry forward that rough-edged poetry. But this isn’t just a tribute—it’s proof that the Haggard name still has something vital to say, something that resonates with anyone who’s ever stared down their own personal devils and kept on going.
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I used to live with the whiskey
And the good time and the ladies of the night
Then the whiskey took control
Left me waltzing with the witches in my mind
But imaginary bottles won’t be everywhere
To haunt me like before
‘Cos I’m not dancing with those demons
I’m not dealing with that devil anymore
So, go to sleep my weary lady
Heaven knows you’ve done your chore
You were sent here just to save me
I’m not dancing with those demons
I’m not dealing with that devil anymore
It don’t matter where you came from
All I know is that you gave me back my pride
You reached out your hand and saved a man
Who strayed about as far as he could slide
And you probably came from heaven
Who else could’ve sent you but the Lord
I’m not dancing with those demons
I’m not dealing with that devil anymore
So, go to sleep my weary lady
Heaven knows you’ve done your chore
You were sent here just to save me
I’m not dancing with those demons
I’m not dealing with that devil anymore
Yeah, go to sleep my weary lady
Heaven knows you’ve done your chore
You were sent here just to save me
I’m not dancing with those demons
I’m not dealing with that devil anymore, yeah
Yeah, go to sleep my weary lady
Heaven knows you’ve done your chore
You were sent here just to save me
And I’m not dancing with those demons
I’m not dealing with that devil anymore