(Nothing Worse than) Alabama Blues
Heart-rending lyrics by Diane Ewing; I did the music and recording.
Solo songwriter/guitarist.
Lyrics
[4/4, mod. slow with prominent beat]
(NOTHING WORSE THAN) ALALBAMA BLUES
–Diane Ewing (lyrics), J. Wrabek (music)
1.
I’m lonely on this dusty road, trapped beneath the sun;
The prospects that I had are gone–now I’m on the run;
Heading home to Alabama, singing nighttime blues,
Wishing I had more to show than just these dirty shoes.
CHORUS:
I sing my heart out every night,
Home is still so far from sight,
I keep going–nothing left to lose;
Don’t get a lot of food or sleep,
Make promises that I can’t keep–
Nothing worse than Alabama blues.
2.
Traveled to this town of music, thought I heard the call;
Joined a million other dreamers, as they took a fall;
Empty pockets, trying to earn money to get home,
Singing blues in low-end bars that I pass on the road.
CHORUS:
I sing my heart out every night,
Home is still so far from sight,
I keep going–nothing left to lose;
Don’t get a lot of food or sleep,
Make promises that I can’t keep–
Nothing worse than Alabama blues.
LEAD BREAK (IF ANYONE CAN PLAY LEAD)
BRIDGE:
When I’m finally home again, guess I’ll settle down,
Try to find security, put roots down in the ground;
But dreams are hard to lay to rest,
Egos don’t got safety nets–
I wish I had the nerve to turn around.
CHORUS:
I sing my heart out every night,
Home is still so far from sight,
I keep going–nothing left to lose;
Don’t get a lot of food or sleep,
Make promises that I can’t keep–
Nothing worse than Alabama blues.
REPEAT LAST LINE OF CHORUS TO END
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