Story Behind The Song
I met an old sage once in a back woods town in the Great Northwest-much like the character in this song-and he had words of advice that were the basis upon which this song was predicated. However, this song never came to life for a long time after my meet
Song Description
Up-tempo Delta Blues song. Song about the wisdom of an old sage concerning what is truly important in this life-the only part of our being that we take with us when we 'cross that river to the other side' -our spirit-our soul.
| Song Length |
2:58 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Life, Philosophy |
Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
BLIND JACK JOHNSON
All Music and Lyrics Written by Ken Bantz
Copyright 2003, All Rights Reserved, Ken Bantz
Phone: (260)703-0492
E-Mail: kbantz@hotmail.com
Blind Jack Johnson was a wise old man
Had a tatoo of a dove on the back of his hand
When I was at a crossroads in my life
Old Blind Jack Johnson, he gave me this advice
CHORUS
Some live for diamonds, some live for gold
Some live for power, some for their soul
Well I'm no sage, but this I know is true
There's only one thing you'll be taking with you
Try to carry that message down life's road
Try to be true to myself, true to my soul
And when I start a wondering, to the left or the right
Remember old Jack Johnson, remember his advice
REPEAT CHORUS
Got a call from a friend, just the other day
Said old Jack Johnson, said he'd passed away
Then later on that night I had me a dream
Old Blind Jack Johnson was smiling down at me and he said
EXTENDED CHORUS
Some live for diamonds, some live for gold
Some live for power, some for their soul
Well I'm no sage, but this I know is true
There's only one thing you'll be taking with you
So when you cross that river to the other side
Hope you remembered, what's important in this life
REPEAT EXTENDED CHORUS
END