Muddy River Blues

from Skywriter by Matthew Davies

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The night is on fire this day's been a bear
I thought I'd feel better by the time I got here
I left at the break of dawn pulled out of Baton Rouge
Here I am in Tennessee with the muddy river blues
Muddy river blues got me feeling so bad
It's the worst ol' feeling I've ever had
I followed that river I was taking my chances
St. Paul to St. Louis, Cairo, Memphis and Natchez
I hit the Big Easy had my fortune told
Confirmed my suspicions got a mark on my soul
Muddy river blues got me feeling so bad
It's the worst ol' feeling I've ever had
So far from my family so far from home
So far as I can tell they won't leave me alone
I know where I'm headed ain't no better than where I've been
At least I'm still breathing at least I'm not dead
But, like the old river I'll be rolling on
If I ever get worried I just sing my song
Muddy river blues got me feeling so bad
It's the worst ol' feeling I've ever had
So far from my family so far from home
So far as I can tell they won't leave me alone
Oh no!

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from Skywriter, released October 31, 2022

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Matthew Davies Wisconsin

Songwriter, singer, swimmer and father of four, Matthew Davies is a busy man. For the past decade he’s been fronting Milwaukee based band of ringers, Thriftones, as well as releasing solo work and performing regularly in multiple capacities.

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