Composer Jenny Carson was a fan of Hank Williams and wrote "Let Me Go Devil" after Hank died and his fight with alcoholism. Country fiddler and vocalist Wade Ray recorded the song in 1953.

The lyrics were rewritten the following year when "Let Me Go Lover" was featured on the television show Studio One. In this case it was sung by a pregnant Joan Weber. Charted covers were issued by Teresa Brewer and Patti Page.

Hank Snow hit the top of the country charts with his version: "Let Me Go Woman.