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)
Lyrics
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
