Story Behind The Song
read story of a man who lost his son to divorce and re-marriage.
Song Description
Singer loses his wife, car, and son to another man. Bothers him so much he loses his job. Decides to go get his son back with a gun, but then has a change of heart and doesn't want to hurt anyone, but can't take any more.
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Frustration, Numbness |
Similar Artists |
Hank Williams, George Strait |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1950 - 1959 |
Lyrics
HOW MUCH CAN ONE MAN TAKE
(Dale Allen and Charley Stefl)
He took my wife...they took my car
He took my son...that's when he went too far
Now I'm just a shell
I'm not doin' too well
How much can one man take
He took my mind off the job I had
Now I take a drink to steady my hand
I've lost everything what can I do
I used to have good sense, but he took that too
Now I'm takin' a bus...down to Baton Rouge
Where they'll take my picture...for the six o'clock news
I'll put that man on the run
I'm gonna see my son
How much can one man take
He'll take my freedom after he's gone
When I'm in a cell made of cold grey stone
Somebody stop me before I get off
On the whiskey I'm drinkin' and the bus that I'm on
Well, now the driver's mad
And he's walkin' to the back of the bus
I got to drinkin' and talkin' 'bout what I was gonna do
And the other passengers, aw, they're raisin' a fuss
Lord, I hope he takes this gun
'Cause I really don't want to hurt no one
But I've gotta ask...
How much can one man take
© Little Tin God Music(ASCAP)/Charley Stefl Music(SESAC)
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