Story Behind The Song
This song was inspired by a
ole friend who couldn't get
his act together.
Song Description
This song is about comeing home after partying to long
and to often, finding everything gone. A rude awakening.
| Song Length |
2:10 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerless, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Loneliness, Sorrow |
| Similar Artists |
Alan Jackson, Delbert McClinton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You Can't Take My Blues
I went out with my friends - three nights in a row
the last time - she said man - you better not go
it was 6 in the mornin - when I got it home
when I opened the door - I was there all alone
she took the pots-and the pans-and the clock on the wall
the pictures-the stand-the mirror-down the hall
the washer-the dryer-and my new blue suede shoes
ya she took- every thing- but she can't - take my blues
chorus
you can take everything- but you can't take my blues
you can take-my new car-and my house- if you choose
my money-my pride-my mind- I will loose
you can take everything-but you can't - take my blues
lead
when she left ,what a mess - not a number to call
just the dust-and an echo - that rings off the wall
my hat and my coat - man I sure paid my dues
ya she took everything - but she - can't take my blues
chorus
you can take everything- but you can't take my blues
you can take-my new car-and my house- if you choose
my money-my pride-my mind- I will loose
you can take everything-but you can't - take my blues
ya she took everything- now I got the blues