1953 Dear John Honky Tonk Blues lyrics

Song information

Artist: The Statler Brothers
Album: Country Music Then And Now

Lyrics

I keep the radio on most all night long
And listen to the songs they play
Sometimes I hum, tap along with my thumb
And listen to the words they say
And I have to admit those yesterday hits
Take me back a year or two
I get those 1953-dear john-honky tonk blues for you
I get those 1953-dear john-honky tonk blues

And I need help when I hear "no help wanted"
Rememberin' where we first heard "lovesick blues"
Old songs make me wonder what you're doing
I get those 1953 dear john honky tonk blues for you
I get those 1953-dear john-honky tonk blues
[ trumpet ]
Gonna play this song for rhoda and john, "the wild side of life."
"Roly poly," a golden oldie for carl and his brand new wife
Well it makes me feel sad but it ain't half bad
Remembering the things I'd do
I get those 1953-hey joe-hucklebuck blues for you
I get those 1953-hey joe-hucklebuck blues

And I need help when I hear "no help wanted"
Rememberin' where we first heard "lovesick blues"
Old songs make me wonder what you're doing
I get those 1953-dear john-honky tonk blues for you
I get those 1953-dear john-honky tonk blues

[from http://lyrics.doheth.co.uk]

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