You know my life would be easy If people would leave me alone Stop steppin' on my fingers That I've been workin' to the bone Maybe then I could get back with you God damn I hate the blues I've tried to put 'em in a bottle Some people pu 'em in their arm Either way they're gonna kill you Slowly eat away your heart If only I could stop the thought of you God damn I hate the blues I never learned to listen To the promises I'd made I never thought you'd stay away Leaving me to take the blame I never thought you'de follow through God damn I hate the blues