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. Everyday I realize you can see it in my eyes I never wait, or hesitate. 'Cos 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. All of my life I've had a strange reputation, I've been the black sheep of the family all along. I never know if in my heart I'm really guilty But, I've been accused of never knowing right from wrong. Everyday I realize you can see it in my eyes I never wait, or hesitate. 'Cos 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. 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, And I'm walking in the shadow of the blues. (Solo) Everyday of my life. 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, 'Cos I've been branded with the devil mark of cain. Everyday I realize you can see it in my eyes I never wait, or hesitate. 'Cos 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.