Story Behind The Song
Heartbreak for a decent man
| Song Length |
4:01 |
Genre |
Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
John Prine |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
This Guy's For Sale
This guy's for sale
Although he's somewhat shop soiled
But he's in good condition considering what he's been through
He wraps his poor old broken heart in tin foil
If you took him on, he'd be steadfast and true
This guy's for sale
Although he's bruised and battered
His paintwork sometimes looks the worse for wear
His upholstery is more than slightly tattered
Life for him has been so unfair
Chorus
He's been forgotten, neglected and abandoned
Sometimes even left out in the rain
At ladies' choice always the last man standin'
But you rarely ever will hear him complain
Instru x 2
Verse
This guy's for sale
His loyalty's tried and trusted
He's honest and reliable to a fault
Although his joints are starting to get rusted
Proved time and again he's really worth his salt
Chorus
He's been forgotten, neglected and abandoned
Sometimes even left out in the rain
At ladies' choice he's always
The last man standin'
But you never will hear him complain
Instru x 4
Verse
This guy's for sale
He's courageous and he's stoic
Despite the slings and arrows he has faced
When misfortune calls his response is heroic
He accepts bad luck with fortitude and grace
© Robin Grimmond 2021