Story Behind The Song
Sort of the story of my life.
Song Description
Song about owning it through music.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Relaxed |
Subject |
Relationship, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Wilco, Willie Nelson |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
I'm the Song Man
When I was young, I bought a guitar
For inspiration I chose a star
But when I turned 30 I gave up the star
& Found all my songs in the Sweetwater Bar
I'm the song man
Don't own a thing
I'm the song man
Got the world on my strings
Got the world on my strings
I got a song of the good old days
How we were poorer but better that way
And I got a song of a bright tomorrow
When true love awakes from the long night of sorrow
[Chorus]
I got a song of a desperate heart
Gave up on love and died in the dark
And I got a song of a spirit that's free
To wander the world and sing with me
[Chorus]
Though lovers and losers are one in the end
It's better to go down with a good friend
So shake off your troubles, get yourself free
And before long you'll sing with me
[Chorus and repeats + modification of "I don't own a thing" to "I own everything"]]
Copyright 2003 TD Hall