Put down that two pack habit yesterday
Threw that show glass just to watch it break
My whiskey bottle turned upside down in the drain
Those wild women that's a whole another thing

I gave up everything, baby
I gave up everything for you
I got nothing left to lose
I gave up everything for you, 'cept the blues

Went on a diet, yeah I'm eating good
Gave up the things you said I should
Fit as a fiddle girl I lost ten pounds
So why am I so damn down?

Gave up everything, now
I give up everything for you
I got nothing left to lose
I gave up everything for you, 'cept the blues

Put out the reefer, no more getting stoned
Trade in my fast car for a motor home
Took all my demons, put 'em in a sack
How come I still fell there's a monkey on my back

I gave up everything, baby
I gave up everything for you
I got nothing left to lose
I gave up everything for you, 'cept the blues

I had the good life in the days I was king
Ain't nothing left now but the same old blues I sing

Gave up everything, baby
I gave up everything for you
I got nothing left to lose
I gave up everything for you, 'cept the blues


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I Gave Up Everything for You, 'Cept the Blues Lyrics as written by Jerry Flowers Jeffrey Steele

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    My Opinion
    This is by far my favorite Joe Bonamassa cover. TFO is my favorite LZ song and Joe's cover does the song the justice. Joe's playing is amazing as is Doug Henthorne's (I believe is the name) singing. Jason Bonham appears on drums and on that pedigee alone should make a worthwile listen. If you've never heard of Joe Bonamassa, and you should, then start your discovery here. 'Nuff said. Thanks for listening. The 7th Son
    The7thSonon December 31, 2008   Link
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    General Comment
    I just learned about Joe B. from a friend and he is awesome. Great version of the song I do agree
    trapperdaveon September 03, 2009   Link

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