Standard (EADGBE)

 Just when every ray of hope was gone

 I should have known that you would come along

 I can't believe I ever doubted you

 My old friend the blues

 Another lonely night in this town

 The Sleep dont take me first you'll come around

 I know I can always count on you

 My old friend the blues

 Lovers leave and friends will let you down

 But your the only sure thing that I found

 No matter what I do I'll never lose

 My old friend the blues

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 Lovers leave and friends will let you down

 And your the only sure thing that I found

 No matter what I do I'll never lose

 My old friend the blues

 Just let me hide my weary heart in you

 My old friend the blues

>From Steve Earle "Guitar Town"

MCA Records 1986

>From Steve Earle "Ain't Ever Satisfied"

Hip Records 1996