Story Behind The Song
I wrote this specifically for open mike blues jams. It's 12-bar blues in the key of A but with a straight 4/4 rock beat. Always got an ovation. Try it!
Song Description
Some blues jam MC's are a little uptight about what they define as "blues". I think this song puts it in perspective and is fun to play.
| Song Length |
4:30 |
Genre |
Blues - Rock, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Restless |
Subject |
Music, Musician |
| Similar Artists |
Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Allman Brothers Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
We play the blues, but we love to rock and roll
Yeah, we play the blues,but we love to rock and roll
And if I can't do that I turn into an asshole
The man in the band says we can play and we can use his gear.
But we can only play the blues. That's all he wants to hear.
So I say, "well, that's OK", because I want to play.
So I tell the boys let's try some blues in the key of A.
But deep down in my heart and soul I want to play rock n roll
That's how I chase those nasty blues away.
We play the blues, but we really love to rock
Yeah we play the blues, but we really love to rock.
And if I can't do that, my body goes into shock.