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Worried Man Blues

from Something Worth Standing For by Andrew McKnight

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A traditional tune I believe first recorded by The Carter Family, and subsequently Woody Guthrie, The Kingston Trio and Dr. Ralph Stanley. In the true “folk process”, with a little lyrical update this paean to hard times remains hauntingly pertinent when viewed through the lens of Americans who share heritage with some of our current adversaries.

lyrics

Traditional; new words and music by Andrew McKnight, 2007©Catalooch Music, BMI

Verse 1
Went across the river and I lay down to sleep
went across the river and I lay down to sleep
suddenly, felt shackles on my dreams

Verse 2
Twenty-one links of chain around my heart
twenty-one links of chain around my heart
and on each link, an initial of my name

Chorus
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
takes a worried woman to sing a worried song
I worry now, but I don’t know for how long

Verse 3
I asked the lawman, tell me what I’ve done
I asked the lawman, tell me what I’ve done
I don’t look like you, but I have hurt no one

Verse 4
I begged the judge, for mercy on my soul
I begged the judge, for mercy on my soul
but I got none, he sent me to the hole

Chorus

Guitar verse

Verse 5
I woke up, a stranger in my land
I woke up, in a stranger land
now I believe, that I must make a stand

Chorus

credits

from Something Worth Standing For, released February 1, 2008
AM – vocals, electric guitars
Chance McCoy – banjo
Jim Baird - bass
Jesse Shultzaberger – drums

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Nationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter and guitarist celebrates rural America, weaves masterfully crafted songs, humorous stories and poetic drama into a musical soundscape sketched with shades of Appalachia, tasteful slide and jazzy blues, feisty anthems, and rustic folk. 5 solo CDs heard on many public & community radio, plus NPR "Art of the Song" & "River City Folk" and XM/Sirius. ... more

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