Born With The Blues

from Back To The Well by Manitoba Hal

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[E] From my childhood where I am now
[A] I ain't gonna worry, I'll get by somehow
[G#7] My momma had 'em, my [A7] daddy had 'em, too
[E] I [F#m] was [B7] born [F#m] with the [E] blues

[E] I'll tell you something friend it ain't no joke
[A] I wouldn't take my past life for my weight in gold
[G#7] My momma had 'em, my [A7] daddy had 'em, too
[E] I [F#m] was [B7] born [F#m] with the [E] blues

(Bridge)
[A] I'd use my guitar for my pillow
Hollow logs would be my [E] bed
[G#7] Blues, my only [A7] companion
[B7] I had to sing the blues for my meat and bread

[E] Ooh yes, I want you to know I began to roam
[A] I'm a vagabond, travelling far from home
[G#7] But I'm not ashamed ain't that [A7] news
[E] I [F#m] was [B7] born [F#m] with the [E] blues

[E] Don't believe I'm sinkin' just look what a hole I'm in
[A] Don't believe I love you look what a fool I've been
[G#7] But I'm not ashamed ain't that [A7] news
[E] I [F#m] was [B7] born [F#m] with the [E] blues

[E] You think I'm happy but you don't know my mind
[A] Smile on my face my heart's bleeding all the time
[G#7] But I'm not ashamed ain't that [A7] news
[E] I [F#m] was [B7] born [F#m] with the [E] blues

[G#7] But I'm not ashamed ain't that [A7] news
[E] I [F#m] was [B7] born [F#m] with the [E] blues

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from Back To The Well, released June 1, 2022

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Manitoba Hal Shelburne, Nova Scotia

Canadian blues artist Manitoba Hal is a ukulele master and singer-songwriter. He is known for his expressive voice and mastery of his instrument; his trusty baritone ukulele; His original songs have become modern classics and his take on standards and popular blues songs of the past have brought him to festival stages worldwide. ... more

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