More Blues Than I can Use
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Lyrics
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MORE BLUES THAN I CAN USE
Mark Patterson
Copyright 2018
The big boss slipped me my pink slip
Just in time for the holidays
Now here I am drinking and thinking
It was cheaper than giving me my raise
Well go ahead and cut me loose
I'm used to the abuse
But that's more blues than I can use
My paramour gave me the heave-ho
She took the flat screen and the pooch
She says I failed to meet her expectations
But she ran out right after the hooch
Wasn't too hard to deduce
It was just a thin excuse
To pile on more blues than I can use
Bridge:
Well she's gone and she took her lovin' cup
The worst part is I'm gonna miss that pup
If I could afford a phone I wouldn't answer it - I can't take the news
I've got more blues than I can use
(Solo)
Robert Johnson taught me a secret
The more misery the better the song
Well then I should be swimming in Grammys
'Cause I'm wading in it all day long
No I don't need a muse
To keep me enthused
I've got more blues than I can use
So somebody play some Willie Dixon
Muddy Waters or one of the Kings
If I can't drown 'em I'll soak my sorrows
If you'd be kind enough to pay for the drinks
You know I don't mind paying dues
But I wasn't born to lose
I've just got more blues than I can use
Yeah I've got more blues than I can use
Oh baby I've got more blues than I can use
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Credits
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Lyrics Credits: Mark Patterson
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Music Credits: Mark Patterson
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Producer Credits: Parvin & Patterson
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Publisher Credits: Distinguishing Marks Music, BMI
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Performance Credits: Thad Beckman, guitars and vocals
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Label Credits: Distinguishing Marks Records, LLC
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Description
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Short Song Description: The song is a slow, acoustic blues number featuring only a male vocal and acoustic guitar, reminiscent of the old delta blues payers.
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Long Song Description: A classic Blues progression in E, "More Blues Than I Can Use" recalls the early delta bluesmen and their slide guitars.The humorous lyrics are intended to reflect a certain sense of resignation that our singer has got more on his plate than he can use for inspiration.
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Story Behind the Song: "More Blues Than I can Use" is a tip of the hat to the bluesmen of yesteryear. It references Robert Johnson and other Blues legends as it describes being overwhelmed by life's troubles.
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Metadata
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Song Length: 3:47
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Primary Genre: Blues-Delta
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Secondary Genre: Blues-Rural
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Tempo: Slow (71 - 90)
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Lead Vocal: Male Vocal
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Subject Matter 1: Frustration
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Subject Matter 2: Life
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Mood 1: Depressing
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Mood 2: Poignant
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Similar Artist 1: Robert Johnson
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Similar Artist 2: Willie Dixon
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Language: English
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Era: 1920 - 1929
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