The song, “Walking in the Shadow of the Blues” appears as the second track of Whitesnake’s second album, Lovehunter. Although not released as a single, it was one of the songs that still remain played on tour since its release until Rock in Rio 1985. The song resurfaced on tour again after Whitesnak...
[Verse]
I love the blues, they tell my story
If you don′t feel it, you can never understand
So many times I thought about it
And now I know just what it means to be a man
[Chorus]
Everyday I realize, you can see it in my eyes
I never wait or hesitate
'Cause I love the life I live
I′m gonna live the life I choose
You gotta understand
I'm walking in the shadow of the blues
[Verse]
All of my life, I've had a shady reputation
I′ve been the black sheep of the family all along
I never know if in my heart, l′m really guilty
But, I've been accused of never knowing right from wrong
[Chorus]
Everyday I realize, you can see it in my eyes
I never wait or hesitate
′Cause I love the life I live
Gonna live the life I choose, yeah
You gotta understand
I'm walking in the shadow of the blues
Oh yeah
[Bridge]
My father said, "You′re crazy"
He said, "What you gonna do?"
I left with my guitar and said, "I'll leave it up to you"
I′m gonna live the life I love
And live the life I choose, yeah
And I'm walking in the shadow of the blues
[Instrumental]
[Verse]
I love the blues, they tell my story
If you don't feel it, I will tell you once again
All of my life, I′ve been caught up in a crossfire
′Cause I've been branded with the devil mark of Cain
[Chorus]
Everyday I realize, you can see it in my eyes
I never wait or hesitate
′Cause I love the life I live
I'm gonna live the life I choose, yeah
You gotta understand
I′m walking in the shadow of the blues
I'm walking in the shadow of the blues, yeah
Walking in the Shadow of the Blues was written by Bernie Marsden & David Coverdale.
Walking in the Shadow of the Blues was produced by Martin Birch.