Chuck Melugin Poet Lyric

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Paying Your Dues Can Break You!!

Tennessee Blues

'Been walking my music...by music row
Over and over...sweet yes turns out NO
Searching for something....they just can't refuse
Me and these Tennessee Blues

At this pace I'm going...I won't last long
'Can't love my lady...Can't write the right song
Midnight in Nashville...what can I do
With these damn Tennessee Blues

'Can't start life over...I'm in too deep
'Sipping on something to help me to sleep
Blaming my guitar.....paying my dues
To these low down Tennessee Blues

Finally a phone call, to the Lone Star state
'Said, I'm headed for Texas, she says she can't wait
What will I find there...Well she gave me some clues
'Sure won't bee these Tennessee Blues!


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Robert Lindley August 7, 2018 at 9:50 AM Fantastic lyrics my very talented friend. This one put to music would be awesome methinks.... Chuck Melugin August 8, 2018 at 5:06 PM Thanks so much Robert! I've lived it and cried it, loved it and died it! Made it and lost it, caught it and tossed it........and it still seems to linger with my guitar and calloused fingers!

Jasmine Koria July 25, 2018 at 5:26 PM So lyrical! Chuck Melugin August 8, 2018 at 5:08 PM Thank you Sweet Jasmine! That is sooooo appreciated!

Arturo Michael July 23, 2018 at 1:46 PM It's not easy Chuck...It's more than paying dues...definitely about singing the blues...Nice write...

Nette Onclaud July 23, 2018 at 11:46 AM you rock with one, chuck...love the beat and mood which makes me want to dance!.. huggs

Charlie Smith July 23, 2018 at 11:46 AM Gotta put this one to music Chuck, terrific lyric...

Andrea Dietrich July 22, 2018 at 8:35 PM Chuck this is so cute!! Thanks for the visit to my poem. Sorry I took so long to get back to one of yours. What a busy weekend!! Chuck Melugin July 31, 2018 at 7:27 AM Andrea.....Thank you! Are you the GM of the Fam?

Harry Horsman July 22, 2018 at 3:07 PM Blues from you Chuck, helps me my friend. Makes my day, love the words the rhyme the sentiment. Chuck Melugin July 30, 2018 at 8:25 AM Harry...Thank you for the gracious comment! You made my day also!

Lyric Man July 21, 2018 at 3:12 AM Chuck.. great tune. Can't wait to hear it! Chuck Melugin July 21, 2018 at 10:55 AM Thanks LM....tweaking the notes is floating my boat! Opps Just sprung a leak!

Susan Ashley July 20, 2018 at 10:40 AM Oh I love this Chuck! The rhythm of your lyric is smooth as silk as you sing the blues of paying your dues, which sets up perfectly the impact of your last two lines.. after the lonely rejections, home and happiness is where the heart is in the Lone Star state.. Beautifully done my lyrical friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Susan Ashley July 21, 2018 at 12:59 PM Ohh, Chuck, you’re so sweet my friend :) Chuck Melugin July 21, 2018 at 10:58 AM My Dear Susan...So thankful for those rainbow words! Your presence on this site is......a soothing explosion!

Heidi Sands July 20, 2018 at 10:30 AM Great Lyric Chuck! :) Chuck Melugin July 21, 2018 at 10:43 AM Hi Heidi, You made me happy!

Pandita Sietesantos July 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM No need to sing the blues - the lyrics are absolutely great! You should put to music! Best regards. Pandita Chuck Melugin July 21, 2018 at 10:42 AM My thanks and appreciation headed your way!