My Old Friend The Blues

Steve Earle My Old Friend The Blues written by Steve Earle Steve Earle vocals/acoustic guitar Richard Bennett guitar Harry Stinson drums/background vocals Emory Gordy bass John Jarvis keyboards Bucky Baxter steel guitar Ken Moore synthesizer Steve Nathan synthesizer G Just when every ray of hope was gone C G I should have known that you would come along D D7 I can't believe I ever doubted you C D7 G My old friend the blues G Another lonely night in a nameless town C G if Sleep dont take me first I know you'll come around D D7 I know I can always count on you C D7 G My old friend the blues G7 C Lovers leave and friends will let you down G and your the only sure thing that I found D D7 No matter what I do I'll never lose C D7 G My old friend the blues SOLO G7 C Lovers leave and friends will let you down G your the only sure thing that I found D D7 No matter what I do I'll never lose C D7 G My old friend the blues G D D7 Just let me hide my weary heart in you C D7 G My old friend the blues ----7----5----3--- ------------------ -7----5----4------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ >From Steve Earle "Guitar Town" MCA Records 1986 >From Steve Earle "Ain't Ever Satisfied" Hip Records 1996