Joe Bonamassa

[fox69]

"Distant Lonesome Train"

"Distant Lonesome Train"


When I hear that cold wind howl
Midnight, pouring rain
Oh I hear my baby’s voice call my name
On that distant lonesome train

Oh I hear those drums out in the field
Crying out in pain
Her spirit calls me from the barren ground
On that distant lonesome train

Well the devil is my driver
Burning coal turns to flame
So take me down to the gates of hell
On that distant lonesome train

On a traveling cannonball
A passenger without a name
So lay her down, go on let’s ride
On that distant lonesome train
On a distant lonesome train
On the distant lonesome train
Oh that distant lonesome train, yeah

 

[fox69]

"Don't Burn Down That Bridge"

"Don't Burn Down That Bridge"


You got your mind set on leavin'
Drive down a one-way street
You're gonna lock up all the doors child
Throw away the key

Don't burn down that bridge darlin'
Just might want to come back
'Cuz the grass ain't no greener
On the other side of the track

Well you counted me out
'Fore I could get you back
Today I'm drivin' a Chevrolet darlin'
Tomorrow might be a Cadillac

Don't burn down that bridge darlin'
Just might want to come back
‘Cuz the grass ain't no greener
On the other side of the track

All your so-called friends
Taught you how to cheat and lie
Now you say you're gonna jump honey
From the fryin' pan into the fire

Don't burn down that bridge darlin'
Just might want to come back
‘Cuz the grass ain't no greener
On the other side of the track

 

[fox69]

"Don't Explain"
(with Beth Hart)
(originally by Billy Holiday)

"Don't Explain"
(with Beth Hart)
(originally by Billy Holiday)



Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain

Quiet, don't explain
I'm missed with some dame
Skip that lipstick
Don't explain

You know that I love you
And what love endures
Nothing rates above you
And I'm so completely yours

Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right and wrong don't matter
When you're with me, sweet

Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain

You know that I love you
And when love endures
All my thoughts are of you
When I'm so completely yours

Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right and wrong don't matter
When you're with me, sweet

Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
Don't explain, don't explain

 

[fox69]

"Drive"

"Drive"


Babe, you’ve been feeling poorly
I’ve been dealing with stress
Why don’t we go out tonight
Put on your favorite dress

And let’s drive
Into the night into the light
Let’s ride
Put on an old blues song
Let all our troubles be gone
And drive

Feel like I’ve been a prisoner
Of my own design
I’ve been such a bad listener
But I hear you tonight

Let’s drive
Into the night into the light
Let’s ride
Put on some old blues songs
Let all our troubles be gone
Let’s drive, let’s drive

30 miles from Santa Fe
Bound for San Anton’
Even though it’s dark out here
I don’t feel alone
Let’s drive
Into the night into the light
Let’s ride
Put on an old blues song
Let all our troubles be gone
Let’s drive
Put on an old blues song
Let all our troubles be gone
Let’s drive

 

[fox69]

"Driving Towards The Daylight"

"Driving Towards The Daylight"


Look upon a mountain,
waitin' on a train.
Baby I know what's wrong,
and it's still happening.
Waiting on my destiny,
learning from my abilities.
Who was wrong and
who was right and
do we even know why we are fighting?
So take your eyes off of me
and look upon the churning sea.

[Chorus:]
Driving towards the daylight,
running from the midnight,
trying to get my way home.
Running from the spotlight,
trying to find the daylight,
trying to get back home.

Rusty strings on my old guitar,
speaks volumes of who you are.
So never did I think it was you
It was me, one of the chosen few
Who will it be, oh the next time?
Hopefully one with more sense of mind.
So where did you go?
Always will see,
it's a story of you and me.

Driving towards the daylight,
running from the midnight,
trying to get my way home.
Running from the spotlight,
trying to find the daylight,
trying to get back home.

[Solo]

Driving towards the daylight,
running from the midnight,
trying to get my way home.
Running from the spotlight,
trying to find the daylight,
trying to get my way home.

Driving towards the daylight,
running from that midnight,
trying to get my way home.
Running from the spotlight,
trying to find the daylight,
trying to get my way home.

 

[fox69]

"Dust Bowl"

"Dust Bowl"


[Intro]

[Verse 1:]
I'm gonna make my own way
I'm gonna head downtown
Walk around, settle down,
Find me a proper drink
Don't need a helmet
To get me through life
I walk across the water
Blame it on foolish pride

[Chorus:]
Lifting me up
Tearing me down
All you give me is indecision
the classic run-around
Bringing me higher
Keeping me whole
Now I feel like I'm living
Living in a Dust Bowl

[Verse 2:]
Diamonds and pearls
You're that kind of girl
You size me up, to break me down
While you're sipping on your crown royal
I'll give you shelter
Babe, it's your call
It's hard to find truth within
When you're living in your own zone

[Chorus:]
Lifting me up
Tearing me down
All you give me is indecision
the classic run-around
Bringing me higher
Keeping me whole
Now I feel like I'm living
Living in a Dust Bowl

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3:]
Pride and deception
The same kind of pain
And all that's left for me to lose
Is meant for you to gain
Playing it close
Stealing your time
But who cares anyway?
I've gone the extra mile

[Chorus:]
Lifting me up
Tearing me down
All you give me is indecision
the classic run-around
Bringing me higher
Keeping me whole
Now I feel like I'm living
Living in a Dust Bowl

[Outro]

Living in a Dust Bowl

 

[fox69]

"Feelin' Good"

"Feelin' Good"


Birds flying high, you know how I feel
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Breeze drifting on by, and you know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good

Fish in the sea, you know how I feel
River runnin' free, you know how I feel
Blossom on the tree, you know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good

Dragonfly out in the sun, you know what I mean dont'cha know
Butterflies having fun, you know what I mean
Sleeping peace when the day is done, that's what I mean

It's an old world
It's a new world
It's a bold world
For me

Stars when you shine, you know how I feel
Scent of a pine, you know know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine, and I know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Yes I'm feelin' good oh oh
Mmmmmmm Mmmmmm
And I'm feelin' good

 

[fox69]

"For My Friends"
(with Beth Hart)
(originally by Bill Withers)

"For My Friends"
(with Beth Hart)
(originally by Bill Withers)



One of us has to say he's sorry yeah
Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a drink and talk it over
I wanna keep you for my date

We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some things that caused you sorrow
I wanna keep you for my friend

A-ha oh ha
A-ha oh ho
Yeah
Oh ho

One of us has to say he's sorry
Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a little drink and talk it over oh
I wanna keep you for my friend

We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some nasty things that caused you sorrow
But I wanna keep you for my friend hey

Aha oh ho
Aha oh ho
Oh
Oh ho

 

[fox69]

"Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter"

"Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter"


You're nothin' but a dirty, dirty old man
You do your thinkin' with a one track mind
Keep talkin' 'bout heavens glory
On your face is a different story

Clean up your rap, your story's gettin' dirty
Wash out your mouth, your lies are gettin' rusty
Can't believe nothin' you say
I'm around and I see what you do

You know you're funkier than a mosquito's tweeter
You got a mouth like a herd of boll weevils
Same ol' game, same ol' thing
You never changed, always rappin'
'Bout the same ol' thing, yeah

Blowin' minds is a thing of the past
You blew your chance that's why it never last
You wanna be a graduated mother
But in reality you're just another brother

You think you're slick
You can't stand a lot of greasin'
Things you do ain't never really pleasin'
Can't believe nothin' you say
I'm around and I see what you do

You know you're funkier than a mosquito's tweeter
You got a mouth like a herd of boll weevils
Same ol' game, same ol' thing
Always rappin', always rappin'
'Bout the same ol' thing, yeah

You put yourself upon a big stool
There's nothin' worse than an educated fool
Talkin' sex is your favorite conversation
Peace and love is a famous generation

What's in your head has really, really started
Showing your conversation's all gettin' boring
Can't believe nothin' you say
I'm around and I see what you do

You know you're a funkier than a mosquito's tweeter
You got a mouth like a herd of boll weevils
Same ol' game, same ol' game
Same ol' thing, same ol' thing
Always rappin', always rappin'
'Bout the same ol' thing, yeah

 

[fox69]

"Get Back My Tomorrow"

"Get Back My Tomorrow"


What goes around, comes back around
Your hollow words, they echo now
For you to keep, when you're alone
So, you can lie to yourself when I'm gone

It's a bitter pill to swallow
Can you taste the pain and sorrow?
Go on and beg and steal and borrow
But that won't get back my tomorrow
Hey yeah!

What hurts to learn will make you wise
Was it worth the burn to get to this goodbye?
I'd rather stall again on this dirt floor
Crawl my way back to the man I was before

It's a bitter pill to swallow
Can you taste the pain and sorrow?
Go on and beg and steal and borrow
But that won't get back my tomorrow
Yeah, take all the time you need
Ya ain't taking no more from me!

It's a bitter pill to swallow
Can you taste the pain and sorrow?
Go on and beg and steal and borrow
But that won't get back my tomorrow

It's a bitter pill to swallow
Can you taste the pain and sorrow?
Go on and beg and steal and borrow
But that won't get back my tomorrow