You say you love me,
So why am I blue?
You think you own me,
But that aint true.
No matter what I try to do,
No one turns me madder than you.
I give you money,
And all of my time.
But it don’t stop you,
From all your lyin.
No matter what I try to do,
No one turns me madder than you.
You talk about me,
To all of your friends.
And what I’m hearing,
Deeply offends.
No matter what I try to do,
No one turns me madder than you.
I ain’t done nothin,
To cause you pain.
But all your talkin,
Drives me insane.
No matter what I try to do,
No one turns me madder than you.
So please I’m beggin,
Stop all your games.
Puttin me down,
With your false claims.
No matter what I try to do,
No one turns me madder than you.
I say I’m leaving,
You knew I would.
And I say this time,
That it’s for good.
No matter what I try to do,
No one turns me madder than you.
You are in the big leagues with Robert Johnson ("Come on in my kitchen") and Howlin' Wolf ("Sitting on top of the world") with this one ... you put a new twist on the traditional blues progression, playing it expertly on your sweet guitar, and signed with your own unique signature. You are a blues man, and I'm proud to know you!
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd pick up on where I pilfered the tune from. You, sir, are a true blues aficionado! First I heard Johnson, and couldn't get the tune out of my head for months, had to learn to play it with my new guitar. Then I heard Wolf, but of course I can't sing like Johnson or Wolf (who can?!). Then I heard Tampa Red's 'Things 'Bout Comin My Way', which I believe is the original, and that settled it for me. If they could all take essentially the same tune and make it their own, so could I! Such blues arrogance on my part. But this my modest offering at the altar of blues tradition. Thanks for acknowledging it!
DeleteLyrics are spot on. Real Blues. Back in bayou country. Sung with real soul. However, the guitar is a bit too twangy and loud and at times overrides your singing. The lyrics sometimes get lost because if this. Overall, an excellent song. Blues is your forte, Glen!!
ReplyDeleteThe hazards of recording in one take on the ole iPhone. On the other hand it’s far better technology than the scratchy 78rpm original recordings from the 20s and 30s it’s modelled after. Thanks for the comment!
DeleteThat’s what your song reminds of: Elvis’s Down in the Alley.
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