One Way Out
Elmore James
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Ain't but one way out baby, Lord, I just can't go out the door Ain't but one way out baby, And Lord I just can't go out the door 'Cause there's a man down there, Might be your man I don't know Lord, you got me trapped woman, Up on the second floor If I get by this time, I won't be trapped no more So raise our window baby, I can ease out soft and slow And Lord, your neighbors, no they won't be, Talking that stuff that they don't know Lord, I'm foolish to be here in the first place I know some man gonna walk in and take my place Ain't no way in the world, I'm going out that front door 'Cause there's a man down there, Might be your man I don't know 'Cause there's a man down there, Might be your man I don't know 'Cause there's a man down there, Lord, it just might happen to be your man Lord, it just a might be your man Lord, it just a might be your man Oh baby, I just don't know
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Written by: MARSHALL E SEHORN, ELMORE JAMES, SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"One Way Out" is a blues song first recorded and released in the early to mid-1960s by both Elmore James and Sonny Boy Williamson II. It's often attributed to both of these blues legends.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and Marshall Sehorn. Sehorn was a New Orleans record producer who worked with a host of musicians, most notably the soul duo Sam & Dave.
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Elmore James' VersionThe version by Elmore James was recorded in 1960 but was only released after his death in 1963 on the album "The Sky Is Crying."
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Sonny Boy Williamson II's VersionSonny Boy Williamson II recorded his rendition of "One Way Out" in 1961. His version was released on the 1966 UK Decca album "Don't Send Me No Flowers."
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are interpreted as being about a man who is having an affair with a married woman and is trapped in a room (hence "one way out") to avoid being discovered and dealt with by the woman's husband.
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Popular CoverThe song was notably covered by American rock band The Allman Brothers Band. This version became more famous and is often the rendition associated with the song.
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The Allman Brothers' VersionWhile The Allman Brothers Band introduced a lot of people to "One Way Out," their version appeared on the 1972 album "Eat a Peach.”
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Song Structure"One Way Out" is a standard twelve-bar blues, showcasing Elmore James' slide guitar skills and Sonny Boy Williamson II's harmonica prowess.
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InfluenceDespite not being one of his most famous songs, "One Way Out" showcases the profound influence Elmore James had on blues and subsequently, rock and roll.
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Live PerformanceThe Allman Brothers Band’s live performances of “One Way Out“ are among the most well-known, featuring extended instrumental jam sessions and displaying impressive guitar works of the band members.
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