Whiskey Train

A blues tune

It always seems to be rainin'

even in the bright sunshine

Always seems to be rainin'

and i'm goin' outa' my mind

Why oh why

Has life handed me so much pain

Everything sure went off the tracks

when I caught that whiskey train

I used to like women and whiskey

had a little girl of my own

used to love women and whiskey

but now women just leave me alone

Why oh why

Has life handed me so much pain

I knew that i'd lost my good woman

the day I caught that whiskey train

I once had a happy home

I even had some employment

I sure had a happy home

Lost it all to whiskeys enjoyment

Why oh why

Has life handed me so much pain

I'm living in a back alley

now that I caught that whiskey train

Now I can give you some wisdom

If you'll part with a dollar or two

There's nothing to gain from the whiskey

and oh so much to lose

This is why oh why

Life has handed me so much pain

My whole life went off the tracks

the day I caught that whiskey train

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Being a blues fan, I can almost hear Clapton tweaking his frets to this one! *smile* I love the title, as it conjures up everything "the blues" represents for me. Good job of crafting rhyme & rhythm into heartrending refrains! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[emipoemi]

I have no words.....my voice is in my awe! Well freaking done! This is awesome!

[Misterr Remeat]

Basic 12 bar blues. Just gotta figure out which key of blues harp to solo in. Cheers!