Nothing to Lose But the Blues


        Don't tell me what I've got to lose;
        Got nothin' to lose but the blues.

        Once had this babe of mine;
        Life then seemed extra fine.
        We enjoyed each other, brother;
        Was an affair like no other.
        We just wanted to be together;
        Together then until forever.

        Don't tell me what I've got to lose;
        Got nothin' to lose but the blues.

        Little wrinkles came along;
        One thing, another then went wrong.
        Thought together we'd belong;
        Bumps, here bumps there all went wrong.
        Should have known not to plan;
        She'd go back to her 'ol man.

        Don't tell me what I've got to lose;
        Got nothin' to lose but the blues.

        Still wants me, what can I say;
        But she's back with him to stay.
        Wants to be with hubby, dear;
        Not much love, maybe some year.
        I'm movin' on' life back on track;
        New babes to fight my blues attack. 

        Don't tell me what I've got to lose;
        Got nothin' to lose but the blues.

        Author: Jim Roy
        161 McClellan Rd.
        Nepean, Ont.

        Phone: 613-829-3725

        Date:  22 mar. 1999

        Availability: This lyric is available at no charge for use by any blues 
        performers who can compose a blues tune to fit the theme 
        of the lyric. All I ask is that you let me know if you've 
        been able to use it as part of an original composition, 
        give me author credit if the song gets published and 
        provide me with a tape of the song once you have done a 
        recording you are happy with.