Still Got the Blues
by @bobjestes
Liner Notes
#blues #acousticguitar #fiddle #banjolin #vocals This song is a reflection of my time at work, through the years... though I retired a few years ago, these are thoughts that sometimes get revisited. I've got to admit that I don't miss the grind and highly, highly recommend retirement... an opportunity to sit around and play music all day long!
Lyrics
Still Got the Blues
Can’t tell you, how danged much, my mind is all confused... I swear I had it figured out, assert I paid my dues. I played the game, I learned the rules, Got schooled on how to schmooze... Still got the blues.
Studied hard, felt so proud, broadened up my views... Put up with crap, just smiled right back, learned how to pick and choose. Stayed up late, the boss felt great, Drank way too much booze... And got the blues.
Instrumental:
I guess I learned, don’t mean so much, don’t matter on who’s who... No one’s looking out for you, you gotta light the fuse. Don’t sit around, ‘cuz you’ll find If you do you’ll lose... And get the blues. Don’t sit around, ‘cuz you’ll find If you do you’ll lose... Still got the blues. Still got the blues. Still got the blues.
Comments
Oh I LOVE the fiddle in this - and that drop at "still got the blues" is fire! This is such a great lyric that conveys the point so clearly and simply. Really enjoyed this!
Fun and poignant song. Great sounding production too!
I especially liked, “No one’s looking out for you, you gotta light the fuse.” How true!