Song Description
Inspired by some words from Son House about 'the real old blues'.
| Song Length |
3:06 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Blues - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Poignant |
Subject |
Loneliness, Healing |
Lyrics
If it jumps up high, man it ain't the blues.
If it swings down low, man it ain't the blues.
It's gotta be lost and wandering- wonderin' what it's gonna do.
All night cryin, weepin a wailin moan.
All night cryin, weepin a wailin moan.
And it's nobody's fault, child, but your own.
Well it ain't the blues if it rocks and rolls.
It ain't the blues even if it's real sad and slow.
It's gotta be tossed and turned out, humbled and alone.
Tossed and turned out, humbled and alone.