Higher Than I've Been (original collab)

My friend Richard was without a doubt one of my favorite pickers on here. Didn't expect this one to ever see the light of day, but he really brought it to life. Sadly, he's quit youtube, but I hope he's doing well.

lyrics...approximately...

it might be true...
I've been down since she left me
it might be true...
I've been drinkin' hard since then
it might be true...
I've been down since she walked away
but down's so much higher than I've been

I'll cast away the rusty chains that had me fettered in
no need for wastin' breathe on words already said
I'm going to need some time, then I'll straighten out my act
and clean up the mess this apathy's brought

it might be true...
I've been down since she left me
it might be true...
I've been drinkin' hard since then
it might be true...
I've been down since she walked away
but down's so much higher than I've been

I even miss the ruts that pocked the pathway
but these old soles have tread for yet unknown roads
I may have settled in, but I'll pack my bags again
and let the sinking sun yield to the dawn

it might be true...
I've been down since she left me
it might be true...
I've been drinkin' hard since then
it might be true...
I've been down since she walked away
but down's so much higher than I've been

Category:

Music

Tags:

• finger-pickin'-good

[dragonflywhisperer1]

I love this video. Richard did your words justice. I love it!

[ournationalspace]

you're a terrific songwriter

[TanteA]

...but down's so much higher than I've been... I love that line.

Nice greetings!

Anette

[Amethysting]

Hi Robby

[robby63]

I miss Richard too, and I hope he'll come back again...great to hear this again..I'm adding it to your songs in your playlist..

Robby

[dolphinxxx1]

I translated a lyrics.

It is a great lyrics. The photograph of the video is great, too.

This song is perfect!!5***** I love your songs!

[Amethysting]

Hi Bean Blossum....

[Amethysting]

Hi Johnny !!!!!!

[2ruby202]

I remember this! Wasn't this up on your channel before? Where did it go? Glad it's back up anyway because it's a really good one :)

[Oswlek]

Nice little blues tune you guys have here.

Love that little lyrically twist at the end of the chorus. I'm always game for a little ironic twist. You know I'm also intrigued by the dichotomy between the miserable lyrics and the peppy beat of the picking.

One of your best songs, IMHO.