Steve Earle My Old Friend The Blues written by Steve Earle Steve Earle vocals/acoustic guitar Richard Bennett guitar Harry Stinson drums/background vocals Emory Gordy bass John Jarvis keyboards Bucky Baxter steel guitar Ken Moore synthesizer Steve Nathan synthesizer Just when every ray of hope was gone I should have known that you would come along I can't believe I ever doubted you My old friend the blues Another lonely night in a nameless town if Sleep dont take me first I know you'll come around I know I can always count on you My old friend the blues Lovers leave and friends will let you down and your the only sure thing that I found No matter what I do I'll never lose My old friend the blues SOLO Lovers leave and friends will let you down your the only sure thing that I found No matter what I do I'll never lose My old friend the blues Just let me hide my weary heart in you My old friend the blues ----7----5----3--- ------------------ -7----5----4------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ >From Steve Earle "Guitar Town" MCA Records 1986 >From Steve Earle "Ain't Ever Satisfied" Hip Records 1996