Dear blues You gotta’ know I’ve paid some dues This ‘ole guitar of mine has learned how to play As if it could say… “I know what you’ve been going through” Dear blues Guess the word is out…there’s a gal I’m ‘bout to lose I can do without you “bearer of bad news” Why won’t you let me be dear blues
I wasn’t able to offer her wealth ‘Cause all that I had was to give of myself It’s gonna take a toll on my health When she goes away that’s why I say Dear blues Nobody wants to wear these shoes And there’s no denying there’s no peace to be found Why must you hang around…dear blues