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Based on Blind Willie Johnson's classic, this is our version. The lyrics on the verses are different, and so are the chords and melody, but the chorus remains the same - because why change perfection?

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Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals

John was writing, Buddha came by
Seven suns gonna fill the sky
Every creature will have to die

Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals

Brahma laughed and shook his head
Many cycles until I’m dead
Keep in mind the things I said

Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals

Odin said the worlds are nine
Ragnorok will come in time
Death will rise and I’ll face mine

Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals

Mahdi came to take a look
Said “you’ve written quite a book”
When I appear you’re off the hook”

Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Who’s that writing? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Who’s that? Who’s that?
John the Revelator
Who’s that? Who’s that?
John the Revelator
Who’s that? Who’s that?
John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals

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from Hey, Can You Guys Play​.​.​., released August 15, 2023

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Hitman Blues Band New York, New York

He has New York City in his veins, blues in his heart, & the music of many worlds in his gifted hands. The man in the shades, top hat and sharp suit on stage with that tight band is playing real blues right, informed by 50 years of mastery while imitating no one. The Hitman Blues Band, with Russell “Hitman” Alexander in the lead, plays the blues you’ve been looking for all your life ... more

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