Easy Street |
LyricsWhen I was young and still in the gameEvery doorman used to know my name They all knew my name All around the neighborhood The men tipped their hats and treated me good They used to treat me so good And life was easy then Everybody tried to be my friend But I knew it could never last And when I went, I went down fast Had some money but it?s gone too soon Had some women but they gone too soon Had some whiskey but it?s gone too I?m standing on my knees On the wrong side of Easy Street Now listen Mr. Liberty I been trying to make can?t you see I been trying can?t you see But once you learn to take a fall It?s so easy just to stay down and crawl It?s so easy just to crawl But I could give it one more chance Try to be cool and try to advance But listen Mr. In the meantime Maybe you could spare me a dime Had some money but it?s gone too soon Had some women but they gone too soon Had some whiskey but it?s gone too I?m standing on my knees On the wrong side of Easy Street Had some money but it?s gone too soon Had some women but they gone too soon Had some whiskey but it?s gone too I?m standing on my knees On the wrong side of Easy Street |
| Short Song Description: New Orleans style blues number, lamenting lost youth and good times. |
| Story Behind the Song: I used to live fast and easy, but the good times are gone. There are two sides to easy street. |
| Lyric Credits: Joshua Rice |
| Music Credits: Joshua Rice |
| Producer Credits: Joshua Rice |
| Publisher Credits: Joshua Rice |
| Performance Credits: Joshua Rice |
| Label Credits: Joshua Rice |
| Song Length: 4:13 |
| Primary Genre: Blues-Traditional |
| Secondary Genre: - |
| Tempo / Feel: Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: Frustration |
| Mood 1: Poignant |
| Similar Artist 1: Dr. John |
| Language: English |
| Era: 1960 - 1969 |