Blues For My Dad

"Blues For My Dad,” from Chris Cain’s release
GOOD INTENTIONS GONE BAD
"Blues For My Dad" words and music by Chris Cain (Chris Cain, Chris Cain Music admin. by Eyeball Music, BMI)
Video by Christoppher Andersen

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LYRICS

When I was a little boy, my father showed to me
A little brown guitar that he bought back in ‘53
I was maybe eight or nine, and curious as a child could be
He took it out of the case, and this is what he said to me

“You can play it when you’re happy
You can play it when you’re feeling sad
Always remember to play a little blues
For your dad”

The little brown guitar and I soon became the best of friends
And together we traveled a road full of many twists and bends
He’s been gone for so many years now; I think about him every day
And I’ve got a band of my own
‘Cause Papa sent me on my way

Some days we play for thousands of people
Sometimes we play for the tables and chairs
But we always remember to play a little blues
For my dad

One day when my time is done, I’ll stand before the pearly gates
And when St. Peter comes out to judge me, this is what I hope he’ll say
“Cain, you lived a life of sin, I really shouldn’t let you in
But I guess you can’t be all that bad
You always remember to play a little blues
For your dad”
I’ll always remember to play a little blues
For my dad