Song Description
Song based on an experience of being 'drawn' into shoe-shine in New Orleans and a typical story of playing club gigs, running into 'Mr Know-it-all', based on a smooth, hip-hop-like percussion beat
| Song Length |
2:44 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Jovial |
Subject |
Musician, Comedy, Funny |
| Similar Artists |
Seasick Steve, Peter Green |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Right at the heart of New Orleans
again you're a travelling man
easily duped by a rip-off
bit the bullet and off you ran
It's 10 for the lesson and 10 for the shine
unless you're puttin' your life on the line
It's 10 for the lesson and 10 for the shine
10 for the lesson - 10 for the shine
Crankin' out tunes at a juke joint
some linemen fix the supplies
not even one soul is listenin'
bartender's trying to be wise
It's 10 for the lesson and 10 for the shine
unless you're puttin' your life on the line
It's 10 for the lesson and 10 for the shine
10 for the lesson - 10 for the shine