Mama, I guess you have stood and cursed the day I found that old guitar
When Uncle Harry died, the one we found in the boot of his old car
I remember how my little fingers blistered when I tried to learn to play
I bet you never dreamed that old guitar would put me where I am today
Yes, it's been a lot of years, I guess it's been an interesting life
No, ma'am, I never found another woman that I wanted for a wife
I guess the first time showed us that I wasn't the domesticated kind
But I don't blame her for getting tired of living from a suitcase all the time
Yes, I know sometimes it looks like I've just simply thrown my life away
I just always figured that if I hung on, I'd make it big someday
I guess it takes a special breed to live this life and think the way I think
But you'll be glad to hear that any more I ain't near as bad to drink
How is Tommy doing with the business now that Daddy's passed away
I'm sure Daddy always knew that Tom would be the one to take his place
And when he tried to lecture me, I'd sit and pick and sing and let him nag
But way down deep inside I think he always knew that hardware ain't my bag
We open Monday night in Bolton City for another two week stand
I wish there was some way that you and Tom could come and hear my band
Wish I had the time to tell you 'bout the places that I've been, the things I saw
And I'll send the fifteen dollars soon as I get to the club and make a draw
When you're hot, you're hot, uh, uh
I mean, uh, when what is, when you're hot, you're hot, yeah, okay
Alright
I got the dog and he's real mean
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