Oh, there's got to be a change Things just can't stay the same If I got any worse off I'd have myself to blame
I've played the blues so long now There ain't nothin' left for me to do I just can't give it up If I do my life would be through
Well now I've been to Kentucky, Chicago too All over St. Louis, ain't nothin' left to do, baby But I'll play the blues for you, yes I will
Well I've been down to Texas To the international revenue I ain't got no money now, honey now Ain't nothin' left to do Well I'll play the blues for you.