Mystic Mile
1. He Don't Play Nothin' But the Blues -- 4:31
Robben Ford (Tamale Music, Geffen Again Music/BMI, Administered by Music
Corporation of America, Inc.)
met a young man up in New York City
don't carry a cap or a cane
just an old guitar that he got from his daddy
he showed him a little to play
he got family down in Texas
spent time in New Orleans
went his own way learnin' to play what he choose
he don't play nothin' but the blues
people say that he was born like that
playin' ever since he was 10
got a funky sound and a funky way of talkin'
it's all the same to him
when he shows up you know he's gonna get down
nobody's goin' nowhere
cause he'll blow your mind playin' just what he choose
he don't play nothin' but the blues
now play it!
met a young man up in New York City
don't carry a cap or a cane
just an old guitar that he got from his daddy
he showed him a little to play
he got family down in Texas
spent time in New Orleans
went his own way learnin' to play what he choose
he don't play nothin' but the blues
2. Busted Up -- 4:38
Robben Ford (Tamale Music, Geffen Again Music/BMI, Administered by Music
Corporation of America, Inc.)
busted up over you
busted up over you
well, you take what you want
and you leave the rest behind
that ain't too friendly
busted up over you
busted up over you
busted up over you
well, you open up the door
and you slam it in my face
that ain't too friendly
busted up over you
don't wanna do without your lovin'
don't wanna do without the fun we had
why you gotta be such a heartbreaker
you made me love you, now you're gone, gone, gone
busted up over you
I'm busted up over you
well, you tell me I'm the one
but you treat me like a fool
it's not too friendly
busted up over you
3. Politician -- 3:52
Jack Bruce, Peter Brown (Dratleaf Ltd./PRS, Unichappell Music, Inc./BMI)
hey now baby
get into my big black car
hey now baby
get into my big black car
I just want to show you
what my politics are
I'm a political man & practice what I preach
I'm a political man & I practice what I preach
now don't deny me
not when you're in my reach
I support the left
but I'm leaning to the right
I support the left
but I'm leaning to the right
but you'll never find me
not when there's a fight
hey now baby
get into my big black car
hey now baby
get into my big black car
I just want to show you
what my politics are
4. Worried Life Blues -- 6:21
Maceo Merriweather (Duchess Music Corp./BMI)
oh lordy, lord
oh lordy, lord
it hurts me so bad
for us to part
someday baby
ain't gonna worry my life anymore
you're on my mind every place I go
and how much I'll miss you
you'll never know
someday baby ain't gonna worry my life anymore
do you remember lyin' on my bed
drinkin' all of that whiskey
talkin' all out of your head
someday baby
you ain't gonna worry my life anymore
goodbye baby
I'm leavin' you now
don't make much difference
'cause you never meant me no good anyhow
someday baby
ain't gonna worry my life anymore
5. Misdirected Blues -- 4:33
Robben Ford (Tamale Music, Geffen Again Music/BMI, Administered by Music
Corporation of America, Inc.)
baby used to want me, now she says it's time to go
says she needs some adventure
that she needs a brand new show
and I know the day today can get anybody down
but you don't have to run off
with the first new thing you've found
'cause it just ain't it baby
you need my love, yeah, yeah
you might just be misdirected
it's you that I'm thinkin' of
baby used to want me now treats me like yesterday's news
she brought the dog dinner and she brought me my walkin' shoes
is that any way to treat the best friend you ever had
just to get your kicks
you gotta make me feel so bad
and it just ain't it baby
what you need is my love
you might just be misdirected
but it's you that I'm thinkin' of
now the way I see it I'm an ordinary guy
don't look for trouble
in fact I'm a little bit shy
don't I give you the room that you need to be yourself
you don't have to worry I won't leave for someone else
'cause it just ain't it little girl!
hey! you need my love
you might just be misdirected
it's you that I'm thinkin' of
6. Moth to a Flame -- 5:19
Robben Ford (Tamale Music, Geffen Again Music/BMI, Administered by Music
Corporation of America, Inc.)
something tells me yes
something tells me no
I see danger surround you little girl
every place you go
you got more than one man
on your mind
but any man who gets stuck on you
is till the end of time
my heart's in trouble
but I'm feelin' no pain
and I'm drawn to you like a moth to a flame
trouble from the start
trouble till the end
I'm tryin' to keep my will but I know it's gonna bend
you got those mystic eyes, fire round her head
and if she told you she could walk on water
you'd believe what she said
don't need to tell me I know trouble's your name
but I'm drawn to you like a moth to a flame
help me huh! huh!
help me huh! huh!
more than hard to get
more than playin' rough
she likes to see a grown man suffer
'cause he can't get enough
my life is never gonna be the same
and I'm drawn to you like a moth to a flame
no need to tell me I know trouble's your name
but I'm drawn to you like a moth to a flame
help me huh! huh!
help me huh! huh!
help me huh! huh!
help me huh! huh!
7. Trying to Do the Right Thing (for Anne) -- 3:30
Robben Ford (Tamale Music, Geffen Again Music/BMI, Administered by Music
Corporation of America, Inc.)
your eyes look out at me
and I know what they see
the man who's devoted to you
tryin' to do the right thing
your gaze reflects my heart
and that's the place we start
to be devoted to
tryin' to do the right thing
the simple things
they are the magic
in a world of constant change this we know
and it's the road of devotion
that's the one less chosen
in an impulsive world
we could shine a light with our love
it's in your heart and mind
and I'll return in kind
to be devoted to
tryin' to do the right thing
the simple things
they are the magic
in a world of constant change this we know
and it's the road of devotion
that's the one less chosen
in an impulsive world
we could shine a light with our love
your eyes look out at me
and I know what they see
the man who's devoted to you
tryin' to do the right thing
...tryin' to do the right thing
8. Say What's on Your Mind -- 5:12
Roscoe Beck (Bluesboy Music/ASCAP)
you've got to say what's on your mind
don't be afraid to show it
say what's on your mind
or how will I know it?
there's so little time...
say what's on your mind
the last time we were together
such a sadness in your eyes
behind the poise, small talk and make-up
I could see what you labored so hard to disguise
what we both know; there's so much that's unsaid
though we try not to let it show
too many words go unspoken now
we sit in silence and don't ask why
come on baby, we can't let this time roll by
say what's on your mind
don't wait another day
say what's on your mind
let love show us the way
things will work out fine
if you just say what's on your mind
say what's on your mind
seems like it's been such a long time
waiting for this story to unfold
we've got love here at our fingertips
all we've got to do is take a hold
now I'm looking for affirmation
I can't assume what I've got to know
but you leave me mostly to speculation
about the love you feel when you don't tell me so
how many years has it been now?
yet how much do we really know...
give me a sign, help me to understand
please don't leave me guessing, tell me what you see
it doesn't have to be such a mystery
tell me what's on your mind
let your heart have it's say
say what's on your mind
don't let another chance slip away
there's too little time
say what's on your...
say what's on your mind
don't be afraid to show it
say what's on your mind
or how will I know it?
there's so little time...
say what's on your mind
10. I Don't Play (Int'l track only) -- 4:34
Willie Dixon (Hoochie Coochie Music/BMI, Adm. by Bug Music, Inc., Arc Music/BMI)
better listen to me
hear what I say
you want to hold my hand
baby squeeze it this way
baby I don't play
and I'll be your man one day
don't you play it so cool
like you still in school
coz when you play with me
now I forget the rules
baby I don't play
and I'll be your man one day
baby you're so young
but you sure are bold
I know this can't be love
but it sure might go
hey baby, I don't play
and I'll be your man one day
hate to see you like this
sure are fine
a pretty girl like you
make me change my mind
hey baby, I don't play
and I'll be your man one day
I hate to see you like this
baby you're so fine
a pretty girl like you
make me change my mind
hey baby, I don't play
and I'll be your man one day
baby, I don't play
and I'll be your man one day
hey!
11. Mystic Mile 7:06
Robben Ford (Tamale Music, Geffen Again Music/BMI, Administered by Music
Corporation of America, Inc.)
somewhere over my left shoulder
there's a man who waits
he's always watching when I stumble
and he blinks when I hesitate
he's got a real strange sense of humor
he don't laugh
and he don't cry
he's the mystic
on the mystic mile
I had a dream of colors
and a world in a disarray
someone peekin' round the corner
but I couldn't see his face
but he could see into my future
about my past he would only smile
he's a mystic on a mystic mile
like a fish leaps from the water
like a thief in the night
like a road suddenly ending
there he's standing by the roadside
and he won't need no introduction
and he won't want to stop a while
he's the mystic
on the mystic mile
he's the mystic
on the mystic mile
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