"Backslidin' Blues" is a song by Petra. It was written and composed by the band's guitarist and vocalist Bob Hartman. The song was released in 1974 as part of the band's eponymous debut album. The song is notable for being the first Contemporary Christian blues song released on vinyl.
Lyrics[]
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Please tell me what makes me feel this way
I've been down to the bottom and I don't want to stay
Tell me what can I do
To get back to You?
I got the blues
Those backslidin' blues
I can see it, I've been on the wrong road
And I'm too tired to carry such a heavy load
Satan's marking me now
I can't take it no more
I got the blues
Those backslidin' blues
Have mercy, take me back once again
I'll never be perfect and I sure haven't been
I know that you will
But you know that until
I got the blues
Those blackslidin' blues
Credits[]
- Bob Hartman - Lead vocals, guitars
- Greg Hough - Vocals, guitars
- John DeGroff - Bass
- Bill Glover - Drums