He's had his share of women Had Ms share of booze Got diamonds on his fingers Wears alligator shoes Seen the top and he's seen the bottom From both sides of the track Been up and down and broke Still got the scars across his back
He don't come from Memphis But he's paid his dues Ain't no doubt about it He's the undisputed King of the blues
It was a hot night in Chicago Been too long on the road A one night stand with a pickup band In a club called Kokomo When a record man With a store bought tan And a sharp Armani suit Said 'Hello boys I like your noise and I sure like the way you move'
You don't come from Memphis But you've paid his dues Ain't no doubt about it You're the undisputed King of the blues
He's got a Cadillac, an eight grand axe He's on a million dollar roll Records in with a bullet Looks like he's the man to know Now the crowds are getting bigger Hotels the best in town The IRS can kiss his ass They ain't never gonna track him down