Church Street Blues
Church Street Blues
Key
Chords
Ab
Bb
Cm
Eb
Gm
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Lyrics
Lord I been hanging out of town in that low down rain
Watching good time Charlie Francis driving me insane
Up on shady Charlotte Street the green lights look red
Wish I was back home on the farm in my feather bed.
And I got myself a rocking chair
To see if I can lose
Them thin dime hard times
Hell on Church Street blues.
Found myself a picker friend who's read yesterday's news
Folded up page twenty-one and stuck it in my shoe
Gave a nickel to the poor my good turn for the day
Folded up my own billfold threw it far away
I wish I had some guitar strings Old Black Diamond brand
I'd string up this old Martin box and go and join some band
But I guess I'll just stay right here just pick and sing a while
Try to make me a little change and give them folks a smile.Demo Videos
About This Song
Church Street Blues is a traditional bluegrass gospel song made famous by Tony Rice, who learned it from the legendary Norman Blake. This soulful tune showcases the darker, more introspective side of bluegrass gospel music.
