Oh, there's got to be a change Things just can't stay the same If i got any worse off I'd have myself to blame I've played the blues so long now There ain't nothin' left for me to do I just can't give it up If i do my life would be through Well now i've been to kentucky, chicago too All over st. louis, ain't nothin' left to do, baby But i'll play the blues for you, yes i will Well i've been down to texas To the international revenue I ain't got no money now, honey now Ain't nothin' left to do Well i'll play the blues for you