Lyrics

Another gig passed on a Tuesday night
My bones start to ache like I been in a fight
But my hearts open wide as I step outside
And take a deep breath of rarefied gas from the lights

Need whiskey to sleep so I cross the broad street
There’s room at the bar to rest these ol feet
The wail of the guitar and Love on the stage
Reminds me of why I ain’t ever leaving this place

Summer will come they’ll be stalking the streets
In the daytime the sun burns and it beats
And I sing about Mamas and babies for free
I’m reminded of how long it’s been since mine held me
But then ain’t that the way life’s supposed to be.

Another moon passed on a Saturday night
We made it by just a bruise but no fight
I had a few drinks but I still made it through
With a few dollars left on my tab Baby for you

You shot’em down and stared straight in my eyes
You’re beautiful voice reminds me to cry
Not telling the truth makes it a lie
And the strength of a man doesn’t come from the feelings he hides

Winter will come; wind is cold in the streets
The snow falls at night but the river runs deep
And it slips past the bridges and banks by the east
I’m reminded of how long it’s been since Daddy held me
But then ain’t this the way life’s supposed to be.

Take me away on the General’s boat
Down that old river no blanket or coat
Send me to war just to keep me afloat
I got blood on my hands and a noose on the rope
But you’ll be my savior, kiss me; never leave me alone
But then ain’t this the way life’s supposed to go