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Songs For My Wife

by Bluesdad

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1.
I love my women wild and loose So come on baby, show me that caboose Oh baby (Shake that thing) I love my women wild and loose So come on baby, show me that caboose, ya And I love to play the 6 string guitar But when I get on a train, it’s the last car Oh baby (Shake that thing) I love my women wild and loose So come on baby, show me that caboose ya And when we get on down that a railroad track Won’t you turn around and show me what you got in the back Oh baby (Shake it) I love my women wild and loose So come on baby, show me that caboose ya And I’m not talkin’ ‘bout fruity tooty I just want you to shake that booty Oh baby (Keep your clothes on) I love my women wild and loose So come on baby, show me that caboose ya And when the train goes by it says choo choo And you know I’m justa playin’ and foolin’ with you Oh baby (But your mama told me to hush) But all I really want is to make you smile and blush So put down that book (Pretty mama) Put down that book (I say) Put down that book (Stop reading) Put down that book Won’t you put down that book and smile and look at me
2.
My Baby 02:03
My baby is so good lookin’ My baby is so good lookin’ My baby ya My baby ya My baby is so good lookin’ But the real reason I love her so is My baby’s down home cookin’ ya Love that chili, nice and hot, Come on baby, won’t you put some cheese on top My baby’s asleep in the bed My baby’s asleep in the bed My baby ya My baby ya My baby’s asleep in the bed But I can’t sleep Yes, I’m awake Just thinkin’ ‘bout that hot corn bread No other woman I’d rather meet (There’s) No other woman I’d rather meet My baby ya My baby ya My baby just can’t be beat I love her so, but I want to know What time do we eat? ya Get out the kitchen?
3.
Now when my wife was younger She wanted a man (Yes she did) She wanted someone brown Or with a really good tan But instead that woman got me And I’m as white as can be Now my wife was a woman Who didn’t want to be alone (No sir) But she wanted a rich man So she could stay at home (That’s right) A man with wealth and prestige But all she got was me (Lord have mercy) Now my woman wanted someone With the same faith in God (Hmm) Who was a good dad And would stay be her side 2 out of 3 ain’t bad But all she got was this one I had (Talkin’ about my faith, Praise God, In Jesus’ name) (Aw) 2 out of 3 ain’t bad But all she got was the one I had (Ain’t no money honey, go fly a kite, cause you know I’m white) 2 out of 3 ain’t bad But all she got was Bluesdad (Slow it down, I ain’t brown) (Speak) Harmonica solo (Talk to me) Harmonica solo 2 out of 3 ain’t bad But all she got was Bluesdad (Let me get out of this sun, I’m burning up, I’m broke, Ain’t no joke)
4.
Woke up this morning, I was feelin’ all right Woke up this morning, I was feelin’ all right The good Lord blessed me With another day of life (Yes he did) Woke up this morning, I was feelin’ so good Woke up this morning, I was feelin’ so good The good Lord blessed me Like I knew he would (Yes his did. Let’s praise Him) Woke up this morning, I could feel the pain and strife Woke up this morning, I was feelin’ pain and strife But the good Lord blessed me So I might as well be kind to my wife
5.
Tell your mama, Tell your pa Jesus is Lord of all, oh ya (All right now)
6.
One and one is two Two and six is eight And I’ve got Amazing Grace How Sweet How Sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I was lost but now I’m found Three and three is six Six and three is nine And we don’t know the day or the time But He’s comin’ back soon How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I was lost but now I’m found Solo One and one is two Two and six is eight And I’ve got Amazing Grace How Sweet How Sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I was lost but now I’m found Three and three is six Six and three is nine And we don’t know the day or the time But He’s comin’ back soon (Yes His is) How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I was lost but now I’m found Solo
7.
Oh Darlin' 04:11
Oh darlin’, it’s been awhile Darlin’, won’t you smile Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile We’ve been through so many years And that’s why I think I started drinkin’ beer Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile (Yes, it has) We have put on so many miles So come on baby won’t you smile Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile I looked back and I started thinkin’ That it was you who drove me to drinkin’ Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile (Yes, it has) (Guitar) Solo 1 We were married in 1993 And that’s when I learned about the birds and the bees Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile We’ve been together for 30 plus years And I hope this song don’t end it right here Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile (Yes, it has) Now I’m just playin’ and havin’ fun Cause if you give me a Guinness, I’m one and done Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile I don’t have all the answers But I praise the Lord for marital banter Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile (Yes, it has) Solo 2 I ain’t ashamed to say I’m born again But I view the world as all my kin Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile My goal in life is to love the Lord Grow old with you and have a few more Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile (Yes, it has) Hello Modelo Come on Mama Let’s put that chicken on the grill I looked back and I started thinkin’ That it was you who drove me to drinkin’ Oh darlin’, it sure has been awhile (Yes, it has)
8.
I’m white as cotton, I’m white as a ghost But you got the brown eyes, that I love most You like it hot, And I like it cold We’re so different, truth be told Oh baby, you know it’s true I love you woman but man you give me the blues (Let me tell you about it) You gave me two boys, like no other Who I call the Blues brothers And you all like to gang up on little old me How am I to win if it’s three against me? Oh baby, you know it’s true I love you woman but man you give me the blues Solo 1 You got all my money, already spent Before I even, cash my check And you’re the good cop, and I’m the bad And that’s why they call me Bluesdad !! Oh baby, you know it’s true I love you woman but man you give me the blues (And I love dem blues) Solo 2 You smile at me all pretty like Just to get your way And you got 200 pairs of shoes And that ain’t ok! And when you’re down I say, “Hey baby, what’s wrong?” And you’re like, “How come you never wrote me a love song?” Oh baby, here’s what I’m gonna do—just for you! I’ll write you a whole album (Aw ya) Of nothin’ but the blues (Ya, I did)
9.
Hey mama, won’t you be my front porch girl I say come on baby Won’t you be my front porch girl We can sit in the shade And watch this big old silly world Hey mama, won’t you be my front porch girl Hey mama, we old souls yes we are Come on baby We old souls yes we are And you can drink lemonade While I strum this here guitar Hey mama, we old souls yes we are Hey mama, I’ll do my best to keep that John Lee Hooker beat I said come on baby I’m gonna do my best to keep that John Lee Hooker beat And we can sit in the shade And watch the kids play in the street (Oxbow street) Hey mama, I’m gonna keep that John Lee Hooker beat Hey mama, We should get one of those front porch swings I said come on baby You always wanted one of those front porch swings Then you can read your books While I do my front porch thing (That’s what I’m talkin’ about)
10.
My wife is always trying to get me to say those two words That no man wants to say She wants me to say--you’re right And I do comply But let me tell you why You see I think I failed to mention? That’s right, I failed to mention? That when I say those two words I say them like a question You’re right? (That’s a train wreck) You’re right?
11.
Oh when the saints, go marchin’ in Oh when the saints go marchin’ in How I want to be in that number When the saints go marchin’ in Oh when the saints, go marchin’ in Oh when the saints go marchin’ in How I want to be in that number When the saints go marchin’ in
12.
Gospel Song 01:59
Won’t you walk, along this road with me And I know you know, this life ain’t easy Won’t you walk along this road with me Won’t you sing, this Gospel song with me And I’ll try not to sing out of key Won’t you sing this Gospel song with me

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These are train tunes--Americana music popular in America between the mid-1800s and mid-1900s when trains were big. All acoustic blues, folk, and gospel

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released June 2, 2023

Bluesdad: guitar, piano, harmonica, lead vocals
Evan Haywood: Background vocals, clapping

All songs and lyrics written by Bluesdad except:
-When the Saints Go Marching In--Traditional Black Spiritual
-How Sweet the Sound--Music by Bluesdad, lyrics by Bluesdad, John Newton
-All Right Now--Music and lyrics by Bluesdad, Theme from Lightnin' Up Boogie by Fred Sokolow used with permission, Mel Bay Publishing, Inc.

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All acoustic blues, folk, and gospel

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