More Blues Than I Can Use (Acoustic) |
LyricsMORE BLUES THAN I CAN USEMark Patterson Copyright 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 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 |
| Story Behind the Song: "More Blues Than I can Use" is a tip of the hat to the bluesmen of yesteryear. It references Robert Johnson and other Blues legends as it describes being overwhelmed by life's troubles. |
| Lyric Credits: Mark Patterson |
| Music Credits: Mark Patterson |
| Producer Credits: Mark Patterson |
| Publisher Credits: Distinguishing Marks Music BMI |
| Performance Credits: Thad Beckman: Guitar and Vocals |
| Label Credits: Distinguishing Marks Records |
| Song Length: 3:47 |
| Primary Genre: Blues-Delta |
| Secondary Genre: Blues-Rural |
| Tempo / Feel: Very Slow (Under 70) |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: Frustration |
| Subject Matter 2: Sadness |
| Mood 1: Endearing |
| Mood 2: Poignant |
| Similar Artist 1: Robert Johnson |
| Similar Artist 2: Muddy Waters |
| Language: English |
| Era: 1920 - 1929 |