Story Behind The Song
The song focuses on the concept that many bad things can happen in life, but they are "Only Temporary."
Song Description
The song focuses on the concept that many bad things can happen in life, but they are "Only Temporary."
Song Length |
4:25 |
Genre |
Blues - Traditional, Jazz - General |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Composed |
Language |
English |
Era |
1940 - 1949 |
Lyrics
Original by Deborah E guitarist Denny Martin
Songwriters: Denny Martin, Jaimee Paul
I slave six days a week, downtown at the Five and Dime
Clock in at seven, home at eight, workin' too much overtime
Boss is always yellin', he ain't ever satisfied
Wanna tell him to stick this job where the sun don't shine
But it's ONLY TEMPORARY
There ain't no need to worry
This heavy load I carry is ONLY TEMPORARY
Boyfriend phoned said sugar, let's paint the town red at eight
We dined out at Hot Dog Heaven, he was broke, I had to pay
Yesterday he's layin', on my couch watchin' Dr. Phil
When I caught him callin' his "ex", he said baby take a pill
But he's ONLY TEMPORARY
Here's your hat, what's your hurry
He's a burden I'm gonna bury, but he's ONLY TEMPORARY
Car broke down on the freeway and the payment's over due
Came up a little short last month, landlord says I gotta move
My dog bit the neighbor, he's a lawyer, said he'll sue
Gettin' kinda funny, soon, won't be nothin' left to lose
But it's ONLY TEMPORARY
There ain't no need to worry
Sometimes life can get a little bit scary, but it's
ONLY TEMPORARY
Gene Rabbai: piano, strings, B3
Dow Tomlin: upright bass
William Ellis: drums
Bob Williams: electric guitars
John Heinrich: baritone sax, tenor sax