Nathan Heinicke’s Lyrics

Going Away Blues (Open E Capo 3) (Harmonica)
I wade up Green River, rollin’ like a log
I wade up Green River, rollin’ like a log
I saw that Mississippi in the great big fog
I thought I heard that Memphis whistle blow
I thought I heard that Memphis whistle blow
and it blew just like my baby gettin’ on board
(Guitar Break)
I could see my baby on that lonesome hill
I could see my baby on that lonesome hill
She was standing there with all her will
That tall old hill was so doggone high
That tall old hill was so doggone high
Oh Lord Oh Lord as tall as the sky
(Guitar Break)
I’m goin’ away, you may get lonesome here
I’m goin’ away, you may get lonesome here
Oh my Oh my, I gonna miss you dear

When I Was A Boy (Open E)
Guitar 4x
When I was a boy at the age of ten
I got some old records about bluesmen
I listened to them most everyday
And now you get to hear me play
When I was a boy at the age of three
I had little brother that shocked me
He had a great big eye
And loved those records bye and bye
Guitar 7x
When I was a boy at the age of five
Oh my I took a great big dive
I ran I ran lord down the street
Fifty bucks flied at my feet
When I was a boy at the age of six
I saw a woman with multiple tricks
She had a knack for fun
Oh God she was a son of a gun
Guitar 5x
When I was a boy at the age of nine
Oh my I had a whirl of a time
I saw a woman with big brown eyes
Oh lord how she could mesmerize
(Take on home) Guitar Out 4x

Mr. Bill Blues (Sweet Home Chicago Open E)
I was walking down the street havin’ some fun
Next thing you know I saw a son of a gun
I looked around standing still
God damn it was Mr Bill
He was standing there lookin’ ‘round ‘round
I wanted to hide from that big old clown
Oh God he was standing there
That Mr. Bill was a big old bear
(Guitar Break)
I walked right back to my good old home
My dad stood around me like a steppin stone
He said you boy you better go right by
Or I’m gonna kill you with one of my eyes
I went right back to that big old house
I saw Mr. Bill as straight as a mouse
He looked at me with a big old grin
I smiled back with a kick to my shin
(Guitar Break)
I walked right down to the corner store
I was jumpin and a laughin like never before
I heard Mr Bill yell to me
You’re a good boy as I came to see
So that is all I have to say
About Mr. Bill and that good old way
So hear me now and forevermore
I love Mr. Bill that good old soul
(Guitar Out)

Goin’ to Lynchburg (Open G/Ab/A/Bb)
I’m going to Lynchburg, take that 29 road
I’m going to Lynchburg, take that 29 road
And I ain’t gonna stop walking till I get in my mama’s door
The girl I’m loving she’s got great long curly hair
The girl I’m loving she’s got great long curly hair
Well her mama and her papa well, sure don’t allow me there
(Guitar Break)
If you catch my jumper, babe, hanging upside your wall
If you catch my jumper, babe, hanging upside your wall
Well, you know by that I need my ashes hauled
I take my picture, hang it up on the Lynchburg wall
I take my picture, hang it up on the Lynchburg wall
Well if anybody asks you “about it”, tell them “That’s all That’s all”
(Guitar Break)
I’m going to Lynchburg, take that right hand road
I’m going to Lynchburg, take that right hand road
And I ain’t gonna stop walking till I get in sweet mama’s door
Well the town of Lynchburg is small and wide
Well the town of Lynchburg is small and wide
It’s a small little town right by Altavista’s side

The Blues Is The Reason I’m Still Alive
The Blues is The Reason I’m still alive
The Blues is the reason I’m still alive
The Blues is the reason I’m still alive
The Blues is the reason I’m still alive
Without it without it I would die
I love the blues more than I love my wife
I love the blues more than I love my wife
I love the blues more than I love my wife
Oh Lord Oh Lord she’s bound to take my life
(Guitar Break)
I run from her catching blues by my hand
I run from her catching blues by my hand
I run from her catching blues by my hand
I don’t what to do, but I know I’m not her man
I saw the blues walking just like a man
I saw the blues walking just like a man
I saw the blues walking just like a man
Oh I hope God can give me his right hand
(Guitar Break)
The Blues has helped me everyday
The Blues has helped me everyday
The Blues has helped me everyday
I am glad the blues is alive today
Randolph College Blues (Open G, Ab, A or Bb)
Walkin’ down the trolley with my head hangin’ low
Lookin’ for my girl Lord But she ain’t here no more
I’m in East Hall with mud all in my shoes,
Folks in West Hall got them West Hall blues
That’s why I’m cryin’, Can’t keep from dyin’,
I got those Randolph College Blues
I was standing here looking at main hall
My good gal washed away from the big snowfall
I thought I heard speak from the odd even stairs
But all I got from women were big old glairs
That’s why I’m cryin’, Can’t keep from dyin’,
I got those Randolph College Blues
(Guitar Break)
Old East Hall is great to be in
But I got to tell you boys it’s full of gin
I love West Hall just as much
AC and Love, which I think is clutch
That’s why I’m cryin’, Can’t keep from dyin’,
I got those Randolph College Blues
(Guitar Break)
East Hall is baking
West Hall is shaking
The whole College is swinging
Nate the Great is singin’
That’s why I’m cryin’, Can’t keep from dyin’,
I got those Randolph College Blues

They Call Mr. Tampa (Open E Ramblin’ On My Mind)
They Call Mr. Tampa but I am just a boy
They Call Mr. Tampa but I am just a boy
Well the reason for this I’m from Chicago Illinois
My name my name girl has never been told
My name my name girl has never been told
I have been waiting on you girl since I was 5 years old
(Guitar Break)
I wish I had a woman of my own
I wish I had a woman of my own
I could have a good happy home
I work baby both night and day
I work baby both night and day
She has her chance to make her get away
(Guitar Break)
Mr. Tampa Mr. Tampa how do you today
Mr. Tampa Mr. Tampa how do you today
I got the blues with me when Mr. so and so can have his way
The blues the blues follows Mr. Tampa everywhere I go
The blues the blues follows Mr. Tampa everywhere I go
I hate to hear that girl cry Mr. so and so
(Guitar Out)

Street Corner Blues (Open G, Ab A, or Bb) (Think Boogie Chillun)
I was walking down the street feeling blue
I was walking down the street feeling blue
I was think about my woman could it be you
I was walkin down the street with mud in my shoes
I was walkin down the street with mud in my shoes
I did nothing to sings the blues
(Guitar Break)
I woke up this morning and I was feelin sad
I woke up this morning and I was feelin sad
I was thinking about that woman the one I had
I took my guitar in the room with me
I took my guitar in the room with me
I was lookin at what I could see
(Guitar Break)
The Blues is the story of my life
The Blues is the story of my life
I am sittin here without a wife
Take the blues as it comes to you in life
Take the blues as it comes to you if life
You won’t be like me without a wife
(Guitar Out)

Down In Virginia (Open G, Ab, A, Bb, B)

Down In Virginia back in 2007 I moved down there with my mom just to find blues heaven.
Richmond, Virginia straight from Memphis Tennessee, playing in the in the Piedmont was such
a sight to see, but I was young how was I to know someday people that it would be so. I’d be
Down In Virginia with nothing else to do playing in the Piedmont with legends of the blues.
There was Luke Jordan, John Cephas, Papa Charlie too, Rick Franklin, and Phil Wiggins all
blowing some blues Corey Harris hit the stage it was out of control, one of Virginia greatest
son’s was backing how much more, but I was young how was I to know, someday people that it
would be so and so. I’d be Down In Virginia with nothing else to do playing in the Piedmont
with legends of the blues.
(Guitar Break)
Down In Virginia there is some jamming going on, you got Corey Harris hitting the stage with
good old John, playing in the Piedmont on and on. Down In Virginia there is some jamming
going on, with the greatest bluesmen that you ever laid eyes on. There is much learn and
understand some things you never know, Down In Virginia where the roots of piedmont flow.
But I was young how was I to know, someday people that it would be so. I’d be Down In
Virginia with nothing else to do playing in The Piedmont with legends of the blues legends of
the blues.
Down In Virginia the blues is living on with good old Phil Wiggins blowing is harp gone and
gone. Phil plays the piedmont all and all and keeps blowing his harp until the day he decides to
fall. But I was young how was I to know, someday people that it would be so. I’d be Down In
Virginia with nothing else to do playing in The Piedmont with legends of the blues legends of
the blues, legends of the blues legends of the blues, legends of the blues legends of the blues.
(Guitar Out)

Muddy Shoe Blues (Open E Devil In A Lion’s Den)
I walkin down the street havin the blues
I walkin down the street havin the blues
I have nothing but good old muddy shoes
My mama told me boy throw out your muddy shoes
My mama told me boy throw out your muddy shoes
I laughed and scoffed and said mama you ain’t got the blues
Walkin’ down the street boy I felt satisfied
Walkin’ down the street boy I felt satisfied
I had nothing to do but play this guitar and ride
(Guitar Break)
Walkin’ down to Mississippi on Highway 61
Walkin’ down to Mississippi on Highway 61
I had my girl with me bound to have some fun
My shoes were muddy compared to hers
My shoes were muddy compared to hers
I laughed and laughed but there was no way to get burned
I love my muddy shoes nobody can take them from me
I love my muddy shoes nobody can take them from me
Not even my friends just wait and see
Well I got the blues as you folks can see
Well I got the blues as you folks can see
Just try not to walk all over me
(Guitar Out)

The Ballad of Richard Manuel (Open E Capo 3 Sweet Home Chicago)
Richard Manuel was born in Stratford Ontario
I said Richard Manuel was born in Stratford Ontario
Well he was the man he was the man at piano
Little Richard was the best musician from Stratford
Little Richard was the best musician from Stratford
He was the man at finding the right piano chord
(Harmonica and Guitar)
Richard oh Richard he met The Hawk
Richard oh Richard he met The Hawk
Go old Ronnie helped him get his first job
Manuel oh Manuel his vocals were the best part
Manuel oh Manuel his vocals were the best part
He sang his best when it came from his heart
Richard Oh Richard I will miss thee
Richard Oh Richard I will miss thee
You help bring Canada back can’t you see
(Harmonica and Guitar)
I miss Richard more and more each day
I miss Richard more and more each day
He was a good musicians and always had a say
Goodbye Richard I’ll see you some sweet day
Goodbye Richard I’ll see you some sweet day
Just remember I loved yours music and not for the pay

The Knife (Richard Manuel) (C, F, G)
(Intro)
This is the story of how Richard Manuel died
This is the story of how Richard Manuel died
I’m going to tell you the truth I am not going to lie
He was sitting here thinking I got no life
He was sitting here thinking I got no life
I feel like all need is a knife
I woke of this morning all I had was my knife
I woke of this morning all I had was my knife
I said I’m bound I’m bound to take my life
I got I got this knife on my mind
I got I got this knife on my mind
I said to my friends I don’t mind dying
Hold up your hands and you will see
Hold up your hands and you will see
I’m still alive and that and I let that knife be
Rolling and tumbling down the line
Rolling and tumbling down the line
I got my knife and my guitar everything is going to be fine
Walking down the street with my guitar in my hand
Walking down the street with my guitar in my hand
I know I will always have my knife in hand
He finally thanked The Band for his 25 years
He finally thanked The Band for his 25 years
They looked up and he hung himself to tears
Richard Manuel Folks
(Guitar Out)

4 Women’s Blues (A)
I woke up this morning with 4 women’s on my mind
I woke up this morning with 4 women’s on my mind
They are my mother, my sister, my sweetheart, and my wife
I thought yes I thought about my sweetheart today
I thought yes I thought about my sweetheart today
I didn’t know what to think, I was so swept away
I walked back home with what happened on my mind
I walked back home with what happened on my mind
I didn’t know what to do, but just hang my head and cry
Then I saw my wife walkin towards me
Then I saw my wife walkin towards me
I began to smile and then I was able to breathe
I love my wife boys can’t you tell
I love my wife boys can’t you tell
If she ever found out about last night, she would begin to raise some hell
I began to wonder should I breakup with my sweetheart
I began to wonder should I break up with my sweetheart
I would then not have to deal with her little part
Then I remembered why I keep her around
Then I remembered why I keep her around
She is so sweet and she gives me sound
I have the blues folk’s lord everyday
I have the blues folk’s lord everyday
Cause I can’t choose which woman gets the last word or say

Mr. Jazz vs The Devil (E)
I heard a voice outside my window it was Jazz coming to get me
I heard a voice outside my window it was Jazz coming to get me
He was telling me that the devil was on the night prowl like a stinger bee
He grabbed me by my hand and told me to grab my guitar
He grabbed me by my hand and told me to grab my guitar
He said “Nate make sure you play this thing near and far”.
I said “Jazz how do I know what the devil looks like?
I said “Jazz how do I know what the devil looks like?
He “boy you will know it is him even it is midnight”.
I took my guitar and traveled down Highway 61
I took my guitar and traveled down Highway 61
I saw the devil at this run down crossing with a gun
Jazz came back and said “boy you better run”
Jazz came back and said “boy you better run”
This is the “Crossroads” and you will get shot with a gun
I grabbed my guitar and I began to play the blues
I grabbed my guitar and I began to play the blues
The devil turned and shot that 44 at my new Adidas shoes
Jazz jumped up and yelled boy put that thing down
Jazz jumped up and yelled boy put that thing down
He said if you don’t you will be six feet in the ground
I ran I ran like a track start in the wind
I ran I ran like a track start in the wind
The devil did not shoot me much to his chagrin
I laughed and laughed the whole way home
I laughed and laughed the whole way home
Thanks to Jazz and I am free and alone

Highway 61 Crossing Highway 49 (Open E Dust My Broom)
This is the place where bluesmen meet the devil
This is the place where bluesmen meet the devil
They end up yes the up in lots of trouble
The devil yes devil knows a man who teeth are made from solid gold
The devil yes devil knows a man who teeth are made from solid gold
He has a mortgage on the body and a lean on his soul
That man his name is my friend Robert Johnson
That man his name is friend Robert Johnson
He found this place walking on Highway 61
(Guitar Break)
Robert oh Robert was headed to Memphis
Robert oh Robert was headed to Memphis
He has a dream of being a bluesman and not this
The crossing boy is a scary place
The crossing boy is a scary place
You will meet the devil at the tree base
I went down to The Crossing and I had some fun
I went down to The Crossing and I had some fun
Boy it Son House, Robert Johnson and a mean son of a gun
(Guitar Break)
Going down Highway 49 you see the sun go down
Going down Highway 49 you see the sun go down
You got Big Joe Williams and Howlin Wolf six feet in the ground
(Take It Out Boy)

Modern China Blues (Open E Capo 3 Sweet Home Chicago)
I woke up this morning with Modern China on my mind
I woke up this morning with Modern China on my mind
I hung my head boy as I began to cry
Modern China Modern China is not good to me
Modern China Modern China is not good to me
I’d rather be blind, so I don’t have look and see
I don’t like Modern China as it hurts my eyes
I don’t like Modern China as it hurts my eyes
The class was full of all of those China lies
(Guitar Harmonica Break)
I went to class with blues on my mind
I went to class with blues on my mind
At least this better compared to all of those lies
Oh Lead Belly he would not stand for this
Oh Lead Belly he would not stand for this
He would praise Mao who could not resist
(Guitar Harmonica Break)
I hate Modern China it is against the truth
I hate Modern China it is against the truth
I rather go back to Mississippi and play the blues
One last thing I have to say
One last thing I have to say
The Blues is better than Modern China any day

Nate The Great Blues (G, Ab, A, Bb)
Well, now they often call me weirdo
But my real name is Nate the Great (Yes Nate The Great)
Well, now they often call me weirdo
But my real name is Nate the Great (Yes Nate The Great)
And I’m just the kind of fellow who’s always takin’
Other folks’ mate (yes their mate)
They often call me weirdo, ’cause I don’t believe
In havin’ fun (fun, don’t believe in havin’ fun)
They often call me weirdo, but I don’t believe
In havin’ fun (time, don’t believe in havin’ fun)
(Guitar Break)
I’ve known some pretty women
And I’ve called me a son of a gun (gun, son of a gun)
Some, they call me HP, and some, they call me Great
But just remember Nate The Great, he don’t never lose fate
Now they often call me weirdo
But my real name is Nate The Great (Nate The Great)
Well, I said it now, they often call me weirdo
But my real name is Nate The Great (Nate The Great)
Now I’m just the kind of fellow who’s always takin’
Other folks’ mate (taking their mate)
(Guitar Break)
Uh, honey, here comes that old Nate The Great again, honey

Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel was the oldest in his family
And I remember he was twenty two
Y’know I can’t quite explain the situation
But he had some bad luck blues
He just wanted to have a little fun
So broke into his father’s truck and stole a gun
Mother running down the highway screaming
Johnny it’s too bad, oh it’s too and it’s bad
Well, his father wonders where he got the money
And he wonders if he got it right or wrong
Then Johnny shot a man in Lubbock, Texas
And he caught a freight train and took off on the run
Well, run, Johnny, run
They’re rolling right behind you
Run, Johnny, run
You know they’re gonna find you
You come out late at night, ’cause you’re running for your life
You son of a gun, Johnny Manziel, Johnny Manziel
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Well, it’s a shame the way you make your mother worry
And it’s hurts inside to sit and watch her cry
And it will be a long time before she knows the answer
But it won’t be long before she will see you die
Well, I was standing in my front door early this morning
So sad, when I heard my name was said
Johnny Manziel was no good than anybody
But I hate to see him throw his life away
Now, run, Johnny, run
They’re rolling right behind you
Run, Johnny, run
You know the will find you
You come out late at night, ’cause you’re running for your life
You son of a gun, Johnny Manziel, Johnny Manziel
Found him holed up in some dark and dirty building
Heard his mother begging, “Please, let Johnny go!”
That’s when John fired his pistol
As a warning and he said, mom I want to have some fun
“I was born to die by the gun”
“I was born to die by the gun”
“I was born to die by the gun”
Now, run, Johnny, run
They’re rolling right behind you
Run, Johnny, run
You know the will find you
You come out late at night, ’cause you’re running for your life
You son of a gun, Johnny Manziel, Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel
Johnny
Manziel
Manziel
Manziel
Manziel
Manziel (Out)
The Blues Made Me Sloppy Drunk (Open A or Open E Capo 5)
The blues the blues it done got me sunk
I never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
Well, I went upstairs to pack my leavin’ trunk
I never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
Well, I went upstairs to go back to my bunk
I never saw no whiskey blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no whiskey
The blues made me sloppy drunk
(Guitar Break)
Well, I went to PER to make a slam dunk
I never saw no bourbon
The blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no bourbon
The blues made me sloppy drunk
I ain’t never saw no bourbon
The blues made me sloppy drunk
Well, I went outside to meet that little punk
I never saw no bourbon
And boy I was not drunk
I ain’t never saw no bourbon
And boy I was not drunk
I ain’t never saw no bourbon
And boy I was not drunk

Lonesome Blues (Open E Capo 2)
I thought I saw my teacher walking down the street
Oh my God she was very very sweet
I thought I saw her look at me
She smacked me with that B
I got the lonesome the lonesome blues
I got the lonesome the lonesome blues
I ain’t got any time to lose
I love Amy, Amanda, Sara, and Faith
I love Amy, Amanda, Sara, and Faith
I love these women, but they won’t give me a date
Your so, you’re so beautiful
Your so, you’re so beautiful
But she doesn’t love me, she doesn’t love me at all
I love Corrina what can I do
I love Corrina what can I do
Just hang around with you and tell the truth to you
I got the lonesome blues everyday
I got the lonesome blues everyday
How can I stop it goin that a way
I’m gonna sing this verse ain’t gonna sing no more
I’m gonna sing this verse ain’t gonna sing no more
I’m very lonely and very sore

Mountain Top (Open E 6th and 4th String Bass Line January 13, 2016)
I was walking down the mountain side
I was walking down the mountain side
I had nothing to do but catch that mountain train and ride
On that mountain train the tracks they wound around the mountain curve
On that mountain train the tracks they wound around the mountain curve
I looked out the mountain and saw that mountain train swerve
Being up so high allows you for some beauty
Being up so high allows you for some beauty
You can do nothing, but think about that beautiful cutie
The train runs 5000 feet about sea level
The train runs 5000 feet above sea level
You get mind on heights like their the devil
The mountains run from East to West
The mountains run from East to West
This allows for you to have a mountain top fest
The train got me to on that mountain top
The train got me to that mountain top
I play the blues from this little spot
(Guitar Out)

The Beauty of Katya (E, Banjo, Pony Blues)
When I first saw Katya I thought she was a beautiful thing
When I first saw Katya I thought she was a beautiful thing
I wish I knew her better, so I could give her a wedding ring
I think Katya has big beautiful eyes
I think Katya has big beautiful eyes
I’m glad she is not full of lies
I wish I can tell Katya how beautiful she is
I wish I can tell Katya how beautiful she is
I hope she would take a complement to this
I love Katya more than a circle around the sun
I love Katya more than a circle around the sun
I hope she would enjoy some Nate the Great Fun
I love Katya more than a circle around the moon
I love Katya more than a circle around the moon
I think Katya will sparkle with the blues
Katya oh yes Katya said no to me
Katya oh yes Katya said no to me
I was left to hang my head and see

Amy G (F# and Banjo)
I’m in love with Amy, boy yes I am
I’m in love with Amy, oh yes I am
I wish she would love me if she can
I can’t tell Amy I love her it will mess up her mind
I can’t tell Amy I love her it will mess up her mind
She’s bound to say Nate don’t even try
Amy, Amy don’t you mess with me
Amy, Amy don’t you mess with me
I’m in love with you girl I got a can’t you see
I love Amy all through her bones
I love Amy all through her bones
She doesn’t see eye to eye with my guitar moans
I packed my suitcase and I went leaving trunk
I packed my suitcase and I went leaving trunk
I left old Amy in that great big funk
Amy, Amy I’m going to miss you
Amy, Amy I’m going to miss you
But there is nothing else I could do
I cried last night and the night before
I cried last night and the night before
I wish Amy would tell me she would love me some more (Take It To The End)
This is the end and I will sing no more
This is the end and I will sing no more
I wish Amy was outside my backdoor
Megan H. (Open A or Open E Capo 5)
I first saw you in dance class rollin’ and tumblin’ down the line
I first saw you in dance class rollin’ and tumblin’ down the line
You were so beautiful you let your face shine
You taught me all there is to know about dance
You taught me all there is to know about dance
And because of you I am giving it a chance
Hey Megan why are you so beautiful
Hey Megan why oh why are you so beautiful
I love you Megan all and all
Megan oh Megan what can I do
Megan oh Megan what can I do
To make you love me through and through
Megan, Megan I love you so
Megan, Megan I love you so
I want you to love me forevermore
Megan said no Nate please go away
Megan said no Nate please go away
I left sadden and in a hard dismay
I went to my room and I hung my head and cried
I went to my room and I hung my head and cried
No woman wants me should I consider dying
I just kept playing my old banjo
I just kept playing my old banjo
I’m done with women and I’m ready for the Delta

Cattle Farm (E)
Goin’ Down to Louisiana I’m looking for a cattle farm
Goin’ Down to Louisiana I’m looking for a cattle farm
I’ve got the blues in Mississippi I won’t be here long
I took the train from Mississippi to New Orleans
I took the train from Mississippi to New Orleans
When I got off the train all I saw was cattle farms
I saw John Hurt sitting next to the horses
I saw John Hurt sitting next to the horses
He was picking the blues with his guitar forces
Sittin’ down on the farm lookin’ at all of the cattle
Sittin’ down on the farm lookin’ at all of the cattle
All of the farmers were playing the blues and losing a battle
There was a dog that kept the cattle from the big old gate
There was a dog that kept the cattle from the big old gate
So the cattle don’t escape and the farmer is not late
Why oh why do are there so many cattle farms
Why oh why do are there so many cattle farms
The farmers got blues and not enough barns

Capo 4 (A, D, E January 13, 2016)
Sitting down I let the blues come to me
Sitting down I let the blues come to me
I got the blues women can’t you see
My way of life has changed ever since I got the Blues
My way of life has changed ever since I got the Blues
No woman loves me and they think I am going to lose
I met the blues walking down the street
I met the blues baby walking down the street
Every woman laughed at me from was on my feet
I looked at the blues and I gave a big old sigh
I looked at the blues lord I gave a big old sigh
I think every woman wanted old Nate to die
I laughed and laughed as the blues came to me
I laughed and laughed as the blues came to me
The blues you will get the better of these women just wait and see
I picked up my guitar and started to play a tune
I picked up my guitar and began to play a tune
All the people stopped laughin’ and were dancin’ to the blues

Run Down the River (Acapella)
Run Run Run Down the River
Run Run Run Down the River
Run Run Run Down the River
Down to Rolling Fork
Jump Jump Jump Down the river
Jump Jump Jump Down the river
Jump Jump Jump Down the river
Down to Rolling Fork
Swim Swim Swim Down the river
Swim Swim Swim Down the river
Swim Swim Swim Down the river
Down to Rolling Fork
Hop Hop Hop Down the river
Hop Hop Hop Down the river
Hop Hop Hop Down the river
Down to Rolling Fork
Walk Walk Walk Down the river
Walk Walk Walk Down the river
Walk Walk Walk Down the river
D Run Run Run Down the River
Roll Roll Roll Down the River
Roll Roll Roll Down the River
Down to Rolling Forkown to Rolling Fork
Run Run Run Down the River
Run Run Run Down the River
Run Run Run Down the River
Down to Rolling Fork
Jump Jump Jump Down the river
Jump Jump Jump Down the river
Jump Jump Jump Down the river
Down to Rolling Fork
Swim Swim Swim Down the river
Swim Swim Swim Down the river
Swim Swim Swim Down the river
Down to Rolling Fork
Hop Hop Hop Down the river
Hop Hop Hop Down the river
Hop Hop Hop Down the river
Down to Rolling Fork
Walk Walk Walk Down the river
Walk Walk Walk Down the river
Walk Walk Walk Down the river
Run Run Run Down the River
Roll Roll Roll Down the River
Roll Roll Roll Down the River
Down to Rolling Forkown to Rolling Fork
Run Run Run Down the River
Run Run Run Down the River
Run Run Run Down the River

Advice from Honeyboy (Sister O.M. Terrell Open D/Eb/E/F) (January 13, 2016)
Flying Up the road Flying to see Flying like a chimpanzee
Flying Up the road Flying to tree Flying like a chimpanzee
Down the road to Mississippi
Flying down the I.C. Flying down the line lord lord it is Memphis Time
Flying down the I.C. Flying down the line lord lord it is Memphis Time
And the train is rollin’ down the line
Rollin’ to New Orleans rollin’ down the line all you hear is my girlfriend cryin’
Rollin’ to New Orleans rollin’ down the line all you hear is my girlfriend cryin’
On that I.C. Line
On the stop in Clarksdale you hear a person groan
On the stop in Clarksdale you hear a person groan
I thought it was Amy Gerteisen, but it was Honeyboy blowing his horn
I said “David David why does the blues come to me”
I said “David David why does the blues come to me”
He said “Nate, Oh Nate you have been bitten by the blues bee”
Sittin with David at the freight yard sittin’ sittin’ with my guitar
Sittin with David at the freight yard sittin’ sittin’ with my guitar
I going to play these blues both near and far
David said Nate, Nate, Oh Nate don’t let the blues fail at all
Nate, Oh Nate don’t let the blues at all
Please find a woman or drink some alcohol
I said David I found, Amy, Sara, Faith, Amanda Sam, Heather, and Amy
I said David I found Amy, Sara, Faith, Amanda Sam, Heather, and Amy
They didn’t love me at all and I felt plainly
He boy looky hear all you got to do is play your guitar through and through
He boy looky hear all you got to do is play your guitar through and through
I’m going now, but keep play those blues for you
(Guitar Solo)

Meredith and Emily (E no slide January 13, 2016)
I had a dream that you love and kissed me
I had a dream that you love and kissed me
But when I woke up you did not care for me
I had a dream Meredith and Emily had my back
I had a dream Meredith and Emily had my back
In real life they don’t and they want to attack
I thought you said I was cool
I thought you said I was cool
But you played my life like I was as a damn good fool
In the dream all there was is happiness
In the dream all there was is happiness
When I awoke I was in a bed of loneliness
I know Meredith and Emily are beautiful
I know Meredith and Emily are beautiful
I hope they see me as a man with fun rules
Meredith and Emily are what my dream was about
Meredith and Emily are what my dream was about
I hope they know this song is fun without a doubt
I wonder how both women will react
I wonder how both women will react
I hope it is fun and not an attack

Caring For (Open D, Eb, E, or F 6th and 5th string bass line) January 13, 2016
I put my arms out into the open hoping to find someone there
I put my arms out into the open hoping to find someone there
Nobody wants me and nobody seems to care
I don’t think people care for Nate as I have nothing to say
I don’t think people care for Nate as I have nothing to say
I’m not that intelligent and I bad looking hair
What keeps me going in life are all the different art forms
What keeps me going in life are all the different art forms
I at least have writing, theatre, painting, dance, and music to adore
Art helps me understand why life is the way it is
Art helps me understand why life is the way it is
It helps me explain what the next step in my journey is
Since people don’t care for me I talk to people who don’t judge me
Since people don’t care for me I talk to people who don’t judge me
I talk to people who are wise and who are elderly
I try to treat strangers as my friends too
I try to treat stranger as my friends too
I know they can friend as much as you can too

Will You Go to the Wedding With Me (Will The Circle)
I was holding Brandon’s hand
On a hot and summer day
When the bride came walkin’
Down the aisle to take her father away
Will You Go to the Wedding With Me
By and by Lord, by and by
I love Brandon and all he brings
To the wedding yes that wedding in the sky
Well, I told Brandon how much I love him
He confessed his love back to me
I was so happy I jumped up
And said yippee!
Will You Go to the Wedding With Me
By and by Lord, by and by
I love Brandon and all he brings
To the wedding yes that wedding in the sky
Now we walked down a path in the woods
Hopin’ to see the other smile
Then he turned and kissed me
Man he waited a while
Will You Go to the Wedding With Me
By and by Lord, by and by
I love Brandon and all he brings
To the wedding yes that wedding in the sky
(Guitar Break)
Down by the river Brandon kissed me man is was nice
I loved him forever as he took a gamble on ice
Now my life is really great and I have a hot boyfriend and a song
I love Brandon, Brandon Stroble that is who I will belong
Will You Go to the Wedding With Me
By and by Lord, by and by
I love Brandon and all he brings
To the wedding yes that wedding in the sky
Will You Go to the Wedding With Me
By and by Lord, by and by
I love Brandon and all he brings
To the wedding yes that wedding in the sky
(Guitar Break)
Will You Go to the Wedding With Me
By and by Lord, by and by
I love Brandon and all he brings
To the wedding yes that wedding in the sky

Iowa Caucus 2016 (F#) (Oil Man)
The start of the Iowa Caucus started with Hillary Clinton in first
The start of the Iowa Caucus started with Hillary Clinton in first
And people thought this could be the worst
The start of the Iowa Caucus saw Ted Cruz emerge
The start of the Iowa Caucus saw Ted Cruz emerge
And then you saw Ted Cruz in first
This point for Cruz helped him get by Trump
This point for Cruz helped him get by Trump
It helped the Republican Party with a great big jump
(Guitar Solo)
Clinton saw her regime get larger
Clinton saw her regime get larger
This will help her keep a big lead with no challenger
I hope all goes well for the election this year
I hope all goes well with the election this year
I can turn around and go to Canada without any fear

My Parents Advice (F#) (May 18, 2016)
My mother told me time and time again
My mother told me time and time again
Anybody who laughs in your just can’t be your friend
My daddy told me all I had left is my name
My daddy told me all I had left is my name
Just keep on going and life will bring you fame
(Guitar Break)
I once had me a good little life
I once had me a good little life
Now all of the time are coming into strife
Most people think you can’t make a living on music
Most people think you can’t make a living on music
I understand, but they don’t know the truth yet
(Slide Out)

The Beach G (May 18, 2016)
Sitting at the beach looking out at the deck
Sitting at the beach looking out at the deck
I don’t know how to feel, but I say what the heck
I’m looking at the ocean the color is blue
I’m looking at the ocean the color is blue
I’m looking down the street I’m looking for I don’t know who
I’m sitting down on my couch wondering what I can do
I’m sitting down on my couch wondering what I can do
I got bag of tricks and some zydeco too
I feel like flyin’ as high a Georgia Pine
I feel like flyin’ as high a Georgia Pine
This is the limit and so is that girl of mine
Down on I-64 you can’t get more bluer than me
Down on I-64 you can’t get more bluer than me
Cause you got to understand how the blues is compared to me

Smoking Weed-Spo Dee-O-Dee (June 2, 2016)
Howdy in California, where everything is green
All them cats is smokin’ that weed
Smokin’ that mess to their delight
When they gets high, start singing all night
Smokin’ Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smoke’ Weed, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Wine, bop bop
Pass that joint to me
Smokin’ that mess to their delight
When they gets high, start fighting all night
Knocking down windows and tearin’ out doors
Smokin’ half a joint and callin’ for more
Smokin’ Wews Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Wine, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Wine, bop bop
Pass that bottle to me
Hoy, hoy, hoy
Weed, Weed, Weed, Haze
Weed, Weed, Weed, Blue Dream
Weed, Weed, Weed, Cannabis
Weed, Weed, Weed, Charlotte’s Web
Weed, Weed, Weed, oh boy
Pass that joint to me
If you wanna get along in California town
Buy some weed and pass it all around
Age runs up for 63
All those cats they love sweet weed
Smokin’ Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Pass that joint to me
Hoy, hoy
Weed, Weed, Weed, Haze
Weed, Weed, Weed, Blue Dream
Weed, Weed, Weed, Cannabis
Weed, Weed, Weed, Charlotte’s Web
Weed, Weed, Weed, oh boy
Pass that joint to me
(Smoke that slop That’s what I’m talkin’ about
Ah, drink it Sneaky Joe)
Now down on Rodeo street at Willy’s Den
He wasn’t selling but a little green
One cat wanted a joint of weed
He hit that cat for a dollar and a three
Smokin’ Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Pass that joint to me
Hoy, hoy
Weed, Weed, Weed, Haze
Weed, Weed, Weed, or Blue Dream
Weed, Weed, Weed, Cannabis
Weed, Weed, Weed, Charlotte’s Web
Weed, Weed, Weed, oh boy
Pass that joint to me
I’ve got a 100, have you got some greed
Let’s get together and get a little weed
Some like a fifth
And some quart
When you’re buying weed now you’re doing things smart
Smokin’ Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Smokin’ Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Smokin’ Weed Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Smokin’ Weed, bop bop
Pass that joint to me

Stand Back (Open E Capo 3 June 13, 2016)
On Memorial Day 2016 64 people got shot in Chicago, it hurt the U.S. as we talked about gang violence
I said Stand Back Stand Back and people help us out with guns
I said Stand Back Stand Back and people help us out with guns
We need help running our government
Among the victims that were killed was, a 15-year-old girl riding in a car. A man came up and shot her near and far
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
We need help running our government
The 4 that got shot, man will never comeback. I want some help, help from my Congress Man
On such a weekend such a tragedy had to occur. I said I hope we stand back out of hear
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
We need help running our government
I said stand back man I said stand back
I said stand back oh I said stand back
You got to watch out for ISIS on the attack
Down in Chicago I hope the families are doing ok
Down in Chicago I want it a different way
Down on the South side used to be a place to stay
With 64 shot and 4 dead and gone and out of town
We have to figure out as a nation how to turn this around
Help Congress Help as we don’t want to go down
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
We need help running our government
I said stand back man I said stand back
I said stand back oh I said stand back
You got to watch out for ISIS on the attack
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
I said Stand Back Stand Back and the people will help us with guns
We need help running our government

Orlando Massacre (Open E June 13, 2016)

On June 12, 2016, a massacre occurred in Orlando
People do not understand why such would occur
Well the mayor of Orlando had to infer
50 dead 53 wounded why does it take something like this
It should not have to but it is the Islamic State
It all happened at a gay bar and people were having fun
And in walked a gun man who looked at ISIS for the run
He walked in and shot everybody he could
103 shots and his mission was don good
Orlando Orlando my solidarity goes out to you
Orlando Orlando my solidarity goes out to you
I hope you survive such a massacre through and through
All I want is for change to be made in politics
All I want is for change to be made in politics
Why are people hard in times like this
Our Congress won’t budge and neither will some people
We are stuck hear in a standoff against what is real
Nobody want to tell the truth and help out or heal
The struggle is real and hard, but it won’t go away
We have the people on Wall Street telling us what to say
Obama, Biden, and Ryan need the U.S. not fade, but stay
Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando said the families of 26 victims had been notified
Buddy Dyer you need to figure out how to try harder
I hope the U.S. congress can help us with peace today
God help us as these are hard times
What did the U.S. do to deserve these fines
Help us Obama or there will be more terrible crimes
Orlando Orlando it is such a black day
I hope this songs helps out your community today
I bless all of you for your strength and community all day

Politics Blues (Open E June 13, 2016)
People get so stubborn about political issues
They think they are always right and have nothing else to choose
Can’t we figure out something else to do?
I want to help all of these communities but the government does not know how
I’m stuck like an animal listening to the president’s call
Help us out with what to do for all
I wish political leaders would be civil like Cale and I
I wish political leaders would be civil like Cale and I
Congress would be hopeful for change and not another sigh
Help us world to understand my game
Help the world to understand my game
It is simple have an open my and stop calling people names
It’s almost like the government is like a bunch of wild geese
They don’t listen and do what they want the least
Then they wonder why political fire will never cease
I hope we figure this out quickly as the U.S. needs to stop
We have nothing to do but watch in horror a lot
If nothing is done be all be gone like a drop
People need to think and have an open mind
This will progress us to a new mind
We will now live in a new world under a sign
I love our country but need to learn to help each other
Just know that we need to progress farther
Help out with guns but do not use fire

My Name is Melissa Vandiver (E October 17, 2016)

My Name is Melissa Vandiver
And this the way my song flyer
Everything must be done
Down here on the Lynchburg ton
Just make me wanna go
Everything must be done
Down on the Lynchburg ton
Rollin’ here in the dark
Right next to Riverside Park
Just make me wanna go
Down on the Lynchburg ton
Nate, this is a natural fact
Eleven foot railroad track
Hanging heavy down on my back
Just make me wanna go
Hey there Nate The Great
Come and sit down for a date
I just wanna tell you
How I want to be your mate
Just make me wanna go

O’le Parchman (F# October 17, 2016)
I’m sitting down waiting for Melissa to come around
I’m sitting down knowing Melissa don’t want me found
I’ve got the blues and I’m sinking down
I’m standing waiting for the blues to get off of me
I’m standing waiting for the blues to get off of me
Wait a minute man you are going to The Parchman Penitentiary
Down in a jail cell I got no one who cares for me
Down in a jail cell I got no one who cares for me
That is why I’m at The Parchman Penitentiary
Down on the County Farm this a natural face
Eleven foot cotton sack hanging heavy down on my back
Just make me want to
Just make me want to
Just make me want to
Just make me want to hurry down to Parchman Penitentiary
(Guitar Break)
Down in my jail cell I watched two men started a fight
Down in my jail cell I watched two men started a fight
It is O’le Parchman and everybody has a knife
I’m leaving O’le Parchman man this is my song
I’m leaving O’le Parchman man this is my song
I wish that people would know that Parchman is not home.
Lone Wolf Blues (November 2, 2016)
I looked out in the world tell what did I see
I looked out in the world tell what did I see
All these people in relationships lookin’ back at me
I got the Lone Wolf Blues worst blues I ever I had
I got the Lone Wolf Blues worst I ever blues I had
When you know you can’t nothing about it, man it hurts 3 times as bad
Some people scream give me give me love, ain’t got that handy give me a hug
Yeah their screamin’ give me a love ain’t got that handy give me a hug
Yeah if you are A Lone Wolf, nobody wants you to have any fun, and says you are done.
It’s enough to make a saint toss, enough to make a strong man cry
It’s enough to make a saint toss, enough to make a very strong man cry
Thinking about all them Lone Wolfs out there that you can’t satisfy
(Guitar Solo)
The Blues or Country won’t you take your choice
The Blues or Pop Music won’t you take your choice
I never hear no blues on the radio cause I’m a Lone Wolf with one voice (making radio DJ’s only play pop music and country)
There will come a time where you are going to have reap just what you sow
There will come a time where you are going to have reap just what you sow
And them hopefully my Lone Wolf Blues will have to go die in a hole

Walking Down Corruption Lane (November 8, 2016 MSHB)
Walking down Corruption Lane head hanging low
Looking for my job, but it ain’t here no more
I’m in Wall Street corruptions in my shoes
Folks in the working class have those Wall Street Blues
That’s why I’m crying
Can’t keep from dying
Got the Wall Street Corruption Blues
Standing here a looking at all this money
My good workers gone from that Wall Street honey
I thought I heard some hope from Working Class side
It was just Trump and his old corruption ride
That’s why I’m crying
Can’t keep from dying
Got the Wall Street Corruption Blues
(Trump Trump the corruptions continues)
Got lots of great corruption with The Wall Street
I just need some workers to make the ends meet
I always thought Wall Street was where you get the dough
No other man can do it unless Trump says so
That’s why I’m crying
Can’t keep from dying
Got the Wall Street Corruption Blues
(Trump Trump the corruptions continues)
It’s hard, hard times and my house is washed away
And I’m crying “how long before Flint begins sway?”
Corruption have mercy I feel the ground a shaking
Whole towns a sinking Lord the heavy water breaking
Folks in the working class have those Wall Street Blues
That’s why I’m crying
Can’t keep from dying
Got the Wall Street Corruption Blues

Demagogue Avenue (November 9, 2016 GTB)
I’m going to Demagogue Avenue, take that right wing road
Well, I’m going to Demagogue Avenue, take that right wing road
And I ain’t gonna stop walking till I get in Robert Johnson’s door
The country I’m loving has got great news to share
The country I’m loving has got great news to share
I see the blues all over everywhere lord everywhere
If you see politics, hanging upside a wall
If you see politics hanging upside a wall
Well, you know that it’s a demagogue that’s all that’s all
I’m going write me a letter I’m going to mail it in the air
I’m going write me a letter I’m going to mail it in the air
I hope to find a progressive out in the world somewhere
And my first name Nate my second name ain’t be told
Well my first name Nate my second name ain’t never be told
I’ve been having the blues since I were 2 years old
I’m going to Demagogue Avenue, take that right wing road
I’m going to Demagogue Avenue, take that right wing road
And I ain’t gonna stop walking till I get in Robert Johnson’s door
I’m going down down down going down down down
I’m going down down down going down down down
Hell is where I’m bound

Railroad Blues
When you see a diagonal yellow you know you got to slow down
When you see a diagonal yellow you know you got to slow down
I’m going down on The Seaboard Airlines
My first signal is yellow my second signal is horizontal red
My first signal is yellow my second signal is horizontal red
I’m on the Seaboard Airlines and there is trouble ahead
I said engineer engineer could you stop your train
I said engineer engineer could you stop your train
There is another train that is in your lane
I stop my train and I waited at the horizontal red
I stop my train and I waited at the horizontal red
My mind could not stop thinking about what Roy Bookbinder had said
(Guiar Solo)
When the train had passed I was given a vertical green
When the train had passed I was given a vertical green
When I decided to go the blues did not rain on me
When the train had picked up some speed every block was vertical green
When the train had picked up some speed every block was vertical green
And Roy Bookbinder had helped me write a song I please

Hard Life Blues
I looked out in the world tell you what do I see
I looked out in the world tell you what do I see
A whole lot of governments and corporations lookin’ back at laughin’ back at me
The IRS wants everything I own
The IRS wants everything I own
We are always reminded if you have to leave your happy home
Yeah they say they want my money, so they can fight their war
Yeah they say they want my money, so they can fight their war
I just don’t know what in the God damn hell we are fighting for
(Guitar Solo)
Yeah you know you got a world that is full of fear
Yeah you know you got a world that is full of fear
You know your fined all this money, why don’t drag that mess out of here
Is it any wonder why governments lord give me the blues
Is it any wonder why governments lord give me the blues
See that old CEO grinnin’ boys and our president makes the news
See that old CEO grinnin’ boys and our president makes the news

Honest Man Blues
All you people ain’t getting much
Been a long time since the honest touch
I don’t care if you got it right
What you need is an honest man tonight
Sit right down your loyal, your true, your straightforward
Sit right down, you with the honest man
I’ve been to college, I got a degree
Few in this world are as honest as me
I don’t care if you dissatisfied
I can tell you the truth and that ain’t no lie
Sit right down your loyal, your true, your straightforward
Sit right down, you with the honest man
(Guitar/Harmonica Solo)
See a good person did not lie
That’s what I do my best to try
The news gets old, old hits the news
Sit right down your loyal, your true, your straightforward
Sit right down, you with the honest manhat I got for you is a honest man who’s feelin’ blues
See a good person ain’t got no friend
I try my best to have that end
The news get old, the old get the news
What I got for you is the honest man blues.
Sit right down your loyal, your true, your straightforward
Sit right down, you with the honest man
Sit right down your loyal, your true, your straightforward
Sit right down, you with the honest man

Travelin’ Man Blues
Well, I’m travelin’ man and I’m all alone and on the road again.
I’m a travelin’ man on the road again.
I’m travelin’ man and on the road again.
Don’t know where I’m goin’, but I’ll tell you where I’ve been.
I’ve been to Norton town down Virginia way.
I’ve been to Norton town down Virginia way.
I’ve been to Norton town down Virginia (slide).
I had me a rider there Lord, just could not stay.
Well she held my hand, held me through the night.
The girl held my hand and she held me through the night.
Yeah she held my hand and she held me through the night.
I didn’t mean to treat her wrong, ooh I sure didn’t treat her right.
(Slide Guitar Solo)
Yes I’m a travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
Wooh I’m a travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
And I don’t know where I’m goin’, but I’ll tell you where I’ve been.
I left goin’ west through the windy mountains, goin’ see my good friend Scott.
Through the windy mountains, goin’ see my good friend Scott.
Through the windy mountains my good friend (slide).
Yeah when I got down there, he’d gone and I didn’t know he was not.
I looked around and I hung my head and my mind began to fall.
I hung my head and my mind began to (slide).
Hung my head and my mind began to fall.
He was a good-time rounder, Lord, but he ain’t travelin’ here at all.
Yes, I’m a travelin’ man and I’m on the road again,
I’m a travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
I don’t know where I’m goin’; tell you where I’ve been.
Crossed that border into Roanoke; Farmville on my mind.
Crossed that border with Farmville on my mind.
I crossed that border with Farmville on my (slide).
I guess I’m gonna have to go back home where the women do treat me kind.
Yes, I’m a travelin’ man and I’m all alone and I’m on the road again.
I’m travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
I don’t know where I’m goin’; tell you where I’ve been.
Crossed that border into Pamplin; Farmville on my mind.
Crossed that border with Farmville on my mind.
I crossed that border with Farmville on my (slide).
I guess I’m gonna have to go back home where the women do treat me kind.
Yes, I’m a travelin’ man and I’m all alone and I’m on the road again.
I’m travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again.
I don’t know where I’m goin’; tell you where I’ve been.

T-Man Blues #2
Goin’ out west through Grundy, Marion, saying Lebanon here I am
Goin’ out west saying Lebanon here I am
Goin’ out west Lebanon here I am
Heading down to old mountains to hear them blues again
Drivin’ on down to 2nd Street, hear Mary pick guitar
Drivin’ on down to hear Mary (pick guitar)
Drivin’ on down hear Mary pick guitar
Tell me about them gold o’le days baby face was going so far
I’m a travelin’ man and I’m all alone and on the road again
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again
I don’t know where I’m goin’, but I’ll tell you where I’ve been
(Guitar Solo)
High speed cruising back to Norton town, she don’t treat me right
High speed cruising, she don’t treat me
She’s a mean mistreater man, mistreat me every night
Made me spend my money spend my money on them foolish things
Made me spend my money on them foolish things
Made me spend my money on them foolish things
Then I’ll juke and jump around and now she wants a diamond ring
Travelin’ man and I’m all alone and on the road again
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again
I don’t know where I’m goin’, but tell you where I’ve been
Rolling across that mountain road, Coal Mining here I come
Rolling across that mountain road, cryin’ Coal Mining here I come
Coal Mining here I come
I’m motivating man through the land of coal and I’m looking forward to find me some
Rock Slides, troubles, and hot wet rain believe it’s time to go
Rock Slides, troubles, and hot wet rain believe it’s time to go
Believe it’s time to go
Okay darlin’, come follow me, but there’s one thing you must know
Travelin’ man and I’m all alone and on the road again
Travelin’ man and I’m on the road again
I’m a travelin’ man and I’m on the road again
I don’t know where I’m goin’, but I’ll tell you where I’ve been

Inquiry Card Blues
Woke up this morning inquiry cards were on my mind
Woke up this morning inquiry cards were on my mind
Woke up this morning I thought of cryin’
I called my mom before I told my boss
I called my mom before I told my boss
I was super scared and nervous and wasn’t ready to pay the cost
I told my mom I was going to hell
I told my mom I was going to hell
She said Nate, Nate this is not the NFL
(Guitar and Harmonica)
I emailed my boss and the dean
I emailed my boss and the dean
They were not worried and were not mean
I took a deep breath and a sigh of relief
I took a deep breath and a sigh of relief
Now go back to work Mr. chief
I went back to work and life went on
I went back to work and life went on
I still carry the blues from this painful song
(Guitar Harmonica Out)

Farmville
Headed out of Farmville up Route 15 to Charlottesville
Headed out of Farmville up Route 15 to Charlottesville
Trying to catch this woman who wants that big city thrill
Charlottesville couldn’t hold her, so she wanted Fredericksburg

Charlottesville couldn’t hold her, so she wanted Fredericksburg

I’m starting to get nervous, worried, and wondering about her

She said I’ll meet you in D.C, she headed north on 95

I’m worried she has another man ready to jive

(Guitar Solo)

I found out I missed her as she took a train to New York

There is this guy traveling with her and he has nice torque

I’m headed back to Farmville, headed back home to stay

Sometimes when you hurt make you find a better way

I’m headed back to Farmville sad, but a wiser man today

Sometimes when you hurt make you find a better way

Make you find a better way
A better way
A better way Hey!

Describe That to Me