Rick gave me a lyric framework that I worked with, and changed a bit, and then I wrote the music. I played all instruments (Drums were looped)

Verse 1 When I wake up each mornin' - I barely feel alive (twice) Bein' with my baby - it's hard to survive. Verse 2 She spends all my money - on whiskey & gin (twice) She's a hard drinkin' woman - and just won't let me in. Chorus I can't afford no fancy shoes - I'm just livin' the Heartbreak Blues This life is hard enough it's true - I'm just livin' the Heartbreak Blues Verse 3 I work all day long then - she just plays all night (twice) She finally brought me down now - down without a fight. Repeat Chorus Verse 4 My eyes are wide open - Now I can see (twice) But now I thank God - I thank God I'm free