Get it while it's hot. I've been all over europe And across the sea With each new place It gets clearer to me Week after week On tour with my band You don't have to speak 'cause they all understand The power of the blues Hey, hey, the power of the blues And that's good news I'm talking about the power of the blues Yes, it's just a few changes That i won't deny But if you think it's easy You just give it a try You know the truth But you're afraid to say it That it ain't what i play
It's the way that i play it That's the power of the blues Yes, the power of the blues You'll change your views When you hear the power of the blues Now me and lucille We're gonna stop this war I'm no politician But i know the score You can call me a hawk Or maybe i'm a dove But all we gotta do Is shoot 'em full of love With the power of the blues Hey, the power of the blues It's the thing to use Talking about the power of the blues Yes, i am