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