I've Got the Two AM Blues

4 weeks ago by @jeff9 · @gm7

Liner Notes

#country #bluesy #honkytonk
Following our having done something fun back during FAWM with "The TS Blues" about a dad struggling to score Taylor Swift tix for his kid, Garry sent me this one to see if I could come up with some music. I kept trying to make it more bluesy, but it just kept coming out with this sorta honkytonk vibe so I finally just went with the flow.

Garry; Dropped these lyrics in Jeff's lap a week ago. I always love the anticipation of waiting to hear how he will treat the lyrics and create a melody. I let Jeff handle the music on this one and I am glad I did...excellent choice. Your phrasing just brings to life to each and every word. It's another winner, Jeff. Thx again for the collab.

Lyrics

I‘VE GOT THE 2:00 AM BLUES

Lyrics - Garrett Kirby
Music - Jeff Walker

Now you know I eat well before I go to bed
Some yogurt with fruit or pumpernickel bread
Don’t watch TV with that silly old news
Low on facts and designed to confuse

Chorus
Should I get up and go for a whiz?
Haven’t slept well since I was a kid
Been in bed so long, still can’t snooze
I’ve got the 2:00am blues

I stay away from wine and beer
I will save it for “ Happy New Year” !
Watching the clock or counting sheep
Not the recipe for me to go to sleep

Chorus
Should I get up and go for a whiz?
Haven’t slept well since I was a kid
Been in bed so long, still can’t snooze
I’ve got the 2:00am blues

Oh the lack of sleep got me shaken
Maybe tonight I'll catch the dream train and not awaken
It ain’t gonna happen
When you got the 2:00am blues

Chorus
Should I get up and go for a whiz?
Haven’t slept well since I was a kid
Been in bed so long, still can’t snooze
I’ve got the 2:00am blues

I’ve got the 2:00am blues
Yes I’ve got the
2:00am ........blues

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