Well I first saw the light of day 32 years ago And a lot of things have changed this is true But there's one thing that stayed the same no matter where I go I've always been a brother to the blues I've traveled down the road that has no end I've fought the devil knowing I can't win The life I lead is not the one I cho-ose I've always been a brother to the blues People try to tell me I bring it on myself But all they've ever known is good news So they can take their therapy just leave me alone I've always been a brother to the blues I've traveled down the road that has no end I've fought the devil knowing I can't win The life I lead is not the one I cho-ose I've always been a brother to the blues Daddy told me son nothing in this world is free And Lord I know I've had to pay my dues But it don't matter what I think or what I think I've earned I've always been a brother to the blues I've traveled down the road that has no end I've fought the devil knowing I can't win The life I lead is not the one I cho-ose I've always been a brother to the blues I've always been a brother to the blues