It's A Funny Old World ~ original blues by me

It's a funny old world.

harp intro

It's a [G] funny old world and sometimes I get blue. (high echo)
It's a [C] funny old world and some times I get blue. (LOW echo)
Mmmm mmmm mmm

I went to (G) bed last night trouble on my mind.
I went to (C) bed last night trouble on my [G] mind,
I [D] could not sleep weren't [C] no use in [G] trying.

I went out the door and walked on down the road. (x2)
Sometimes life... is a heavy load.

I went down the road and sure did feel like crying.
I went down the road and wouldn't have minded dying.
But momma raised me... to keep on trying.

I got down on my knees and told my troubles to the Lord. (x2)
And pretty soon I felt him lighten my load. Harp Verse

It's a funny old world and sometimes I get blue. (x2)
But when I tell it to the Lord and he gets me through.

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Comment by Uncle John on October 8, 2020 at 10:48am

Thanks very much, Dennis.  Truly appreciated.

Comment by Uncle John on October 8, 2020 at 9:14am

A big  thanks  to you Brian and Alan.   :}

Comment by AGP # on October 8, 2020 at 9:04am

I've said it before, and I'll say again: Not only a talented performer, but!, a talented songwriter as well, very well done 'UJ'  :-)

Comment by BrianQ. on October 8, 2020 at 7:25am

An instant classic uncle!!! Ol’ big box is loud as ever, thanx for the inspiration, I had to watch twice before I left a comment :)

Comment by Uncle John on October 8, 2020 at 3:15am

Thanks, Andries and Kale.

Comment by Poorness Studios on October 8, 2020 at 3:13am

An Uncle John original. Very nice.

Comment by A.D.EKER on October 8, 2020 at 2:44am

Thats a Nice Gospel Blues there Uncle J, good sounding on the Big strummer and the Bright Harp !thats one for the peoplesHome list ! fine original UJ !

Comment by Uncle John on October 8, 2020 at 2:14am

Thanks, Bob!   Thanks, Ambrose!

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on October 8, 2020 at 2:12am

... forgot to mention; meaningful lyrics too!

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on October 8, 2020 at 2:11am

It is indeed a "funny old world."  Superb and quintessential UJ Original performed in that Classic Unc J Style!

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