Trouble

from 3 Solid Blows to the Head by Adam Stemple

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"A smile ain't nothing but a twisted up frown" is one of my favorite lyrics ever written. I can say that because I'm pretty sure Steve wrote that line.

Lead guitar on this was my '59 Gibson. Rhythm was on a cool 1930's or '40s acoustic Leo had that was absolutely made for this type of song.

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Tell you bout the trouble that's been bothering me
Got two good eyes but I still can't see
I know what I want but tell me why can't it be
My foot's on the ground but my head's out to sea

I got trouble, that's all that I own
Trouble, like a ten-cent jones
Trying to find somebody who can set me free
My foot's on the ground but my head's out to sea

Tell me bout the trouble that's been bothering you
Got a weight on your back or a rock in your shoe
The only good card is the one that you threw
When the deck has been stacked there ain't nothing to do

You got trouble, that's all that you own
Trouble, like a ten-cent jones
If there's a solution I ain't got a clue
When the deck has been stacked there ain't nothing to do

Tell you bout the trouble that's been going around
Everybody's shouting something so I can't hear a sound
The ship of fools has just run aground
And everybody's getting off when they should be getting down

They got trouble, that's all that they own
Trouble, like a ten-cent jones
A smile ain't nothing but a twisted up frown
Sit on back and hear me expound about

Trouble, that's all that I own
Trouble, like a ten-cent jones
Take me to the river, I'm gonna jump in an drown
Everybody's getting off when they should be getting down

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from 3 Solid Blows to the Head, released May 18, 2021
Music and Lyrics by Adam Stemple and Steven Brust.

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Adam Stemple Minneapolis, Minnesota

Adam has played so much guitar it'd make your ass hurt. Road dog for 20 years, in town Irish bars for another 20. Played everything from metal to folk to ethno-gothic-sludge-jazz. Winner of two Minnesota Music Awards.

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