From the recording A History of Blues - Discs 1 - 4
Composed in 1988. A great little slide tune. The lyrics are depressing and real. It was recorded on a 3/4 size children's acoustic guitar. Part of the Last Blue Note Sessions.
Lyrics
Yes I’ve had the blues before
I caught them down the road one time
Oh yes I’ve had the blues before
I caught them down the road one time
The poor girl she broke my heart
She broke my heart, yes it’s true
That little girl you know
I thought she was my friend
That little girl you know
I thought she was my friend
I almost took my life
Oh, what a fool I would have been