Jesse Dayton Reviews and Interviews

Harris County Blues

"Jeez. My vintage Tele was stolen one night while I was in sessions for Tall Texas Tales. I wrote the song on the way to the studio the next day, and we recorded it. And no, I didn't get my guitar back."

Well, I came in about a quarter to four
They took the hinges off of both truck doors
They stole my Tele and my Guy & Townes compilation
Well, the neighbors said to call the law
But there ain't nobody that's taking the fall
Cause Mexico's a little outta their jurisdiction

Harris County Blues, I'm so fed up with you
My 12-gauge pumped and my rack are all but through
Harris County Blues, I can't win and I can't lose
I'm tired of living with the Harris County Blues

Well, I was blue so I tied one on
In a honky tonk getting stoned
Explaining to the cops why my truck didn't have any doors
They put the cuffs on and drove me downtown
Well, The p. i. tank was cold and round
I hope my buddies check their machines when they get home

Harris County Blues, I'm so fed up with you
My 12-gauge pumped and my rack are all but through
Harris County Blues, I can't win and I can't lose
I'm tired of living with the Harris County Blues


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