Story Behind The Song
"More Blues Than I can Use" is a tongue-in-cheek look at the blues, and having more than enough misery to play them.
Song Description
The song is an electric version of the original recording. It showcases just how versatile the genre is - from acoustic guitar and vocal to full on blues rock.
Song Length |
3:12 |
Genre |
Blues - Rock, Blues - Modern |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Stressed, Endearing |
Subject |
Frustration, Failure |
Similar Artists |
ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
MORE BLUES THAN I CAN USE
Mark Patterson © 2018
The big boss slipped me my pink slip
Just in time for the holidays
Now here I am drinking and thinking
It was cheaper than giving me my raise
Well go ahead and cut me loose
I'm used to the abuse
But that's more blues than I can use
My paramour gave me the heave-ho
She took the flat screen and the pooch
She says I failed to meet her expectations
But she ran out right after the hooch
Wasn't too hard to deduce
It was just a thin excuse
To pile on more blues than I can use
Well she's gone and she took her lovin' cup
The worst part is I'm gonna miss that pup
If I could afford a phone I wouldn't answer it - I can't take the news
I've already got more blues than I can use
Robert Johnson taught me a secret
The more misery the better the song
Well then I should be swimming in Grammys
'Cause I'm wading in it all day long
No I don't need a muse
To keep me enthused
I've got more blues than I can use
So somebody play some Willie Dixon
Muddy Waters or one of the Kings
If I can't drown 'em I'll soak my sorrows
If you'd be kind enough to pay for the drinks
You know I don't mind paying dues
But I wasn't born to lose
I've just got more blues than I can use
Yeah I've got more blues than I can use
Oh baby I've got more blues than I can use
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