Fox In The Hen House

Words and Music by JS Blues

There’s a fox in the hen house,

Tell Farmer Joe to get his gun

Now, there’s a fox in the hen house,

Tell Farmer Joe to get his gun

Better fire one over his head, now

And watch that rascal run!

Now, Farmer Joe sent in his hound dog

To chase that rascal out

Said, Farmer Joe sent in his hound dog

To chase that rascal out

But, the dog comes out with egg on his tail

And Feathers all over his snout

(Should have known not to trust that egg sucking dog!)

(Solo)

Now, the hen house is a rockin’

From midnight ’til morning sun

Yes, the hen house is a rockin’

From midnight ’til morning sun

There’s a fox in the hen house

The ladies sure are havin’ some fun!

Now, there’s a fox in the hen house

There’s a fox in the hen house

Said, there’s a fox in the hen house

There’s a fox in the hen house

There’s a fox in the hen house

The ladies sure be havin’ some fun!


Shut The Door

Words and Music by JS Blues

You know, I told miss Daisy I loved her

And there’s nothing that I want more

Than to take her by the hand, and be her only man

I ain’t never felt this way before

She looked me in the eye, and gave me her reply she said…

Shut the door!

Chorus  

Shut the door.   My Daisy told me, shut the door.     

She left my heart on the floor, I guess that’s what a mop is for.  Shut the door.

So, I went to see miss Daisy’s mama

My love for Daisy I was confessin’

On bended knee, I made my plea

I ask the lady for her blessing

She said my baby girl needs more, and I am just too poor

And then she shut the door!

Chorus

Shut the door.  The lady she shut the door.  Lord have mercy.

Like her daughter I adored, she gave me the what for and then she, Shut the door!

Solo

So, if Cupid knocks and tries to sell you

What you bought a hundred times before

Don’t believe the sales pitch, ’cause love can be a bitch

You’ve fallen for that scam before

Those arrows may be cute, but give the Cherub the boot, and then you

Shut the door!

Chorus

Shut the door.  It’s time to go and shut the door.

Fool me once, shame on you  ’cause I’m not fallen for number two.

Shut the door!

Chorus

Shut the door.  My Daisy told me  shut the door.

It’s O.K., It’s alright, I’m going out on the town tonight.   Shut the door.

I gotta go,  I’ll see you later  The girl had a mouth like an alligator! Shut the door.

It may be mean, it may be crass, but don’t  let it hit you in your ass.

Shut the door!                                                            (That’s what I’m talking about)


Customer Service Blues

Words and Music by JS Blues

Spoken: Thank you for calling. Due to a high volume of callers, we are experiencing unusually long wait times, but

Hey, your call is very important to us! Please stay on the line and your call will be answered in the order that it was

received.

Press 1 for customer service

2 for the queue

3 to wait for hours now, there’s nothing you can do

Give me an operator

A representative please…

I got the customer service blues

And I’m tired of talking to a machine

Have your account number handy                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Your three digit pin

Here’s a Security question: when will this call end?

Representative please…

It’s been all day and I am pleading, Woo

I got the customer service blues

I wanna talk to a human being

I’ve been transferred once

I’ve been transferred twice

I’ve been transferred  three times now                                                    

Can someone get this right?

Give me an operator

A representative please…

I got the customer service blues

I’m tired of talking to a machine

Bridge

I’m sorry, I didn’t get that

But, I can understand

Phrases like “current balance” or “next payment due”

Which one can I do for you?

(Solo) 

I finally got a person

Someone that I could talk to

I told her about my problem

And asked her if she’d help me too?

She said, “absolutely sir, my apologies and please hold

while I transfer you”!  No No No No No, Ahhhhh

Representative please…

It’s been all day and I am pleading

I got the customer service blues

Just wanna talk to a human being

Give me an operator

A Representative please…

I got the customer service blues

And I’m tired of talking to a machine

Spoken:  “We’re sorry, all lines are busy. Please try your call again later.  Goodbye.”


Crying (Reprise)

Words and Music by JS Blues

If time heals wounds

And helps ease the pain

Then somebody tell me

Why it just grows deeper every day?

They say faith will lead you

Oh, but someone is lying

I can’t find a reason

I am crying

(Solo)

Now, days last forever

The nights so dark and cold

And someone or something

Has taken away my very soul

Inside I am empty

Although, I am trying

I have no more to give

I am crying

(Solo)


Best Friends

Words and Music by JS Blues

You and me

We’ve been friends since we we’re kids

And we stood up for each other

No matter what we did

Sometimes we were angels

And sometimes we got caught

Maybe we didn’t conquer the world

But, we gave it our best shot

And the best part of  every adventure

Was spending time with my best friend

Now, our lives, they have changed a lot

The two of us are older

But one thing that has stayed the same

We still stand shoulder to shoulder

And we have celebrated good things

Each and every year

And when the times, they weren’t so good

We even cried some tears

And I will always be your solid rock

That you can stand on, again and again

And I will always have your back

Cause we will always be best friends

(Solo)

And I will always be your solid rock

That you can count on, again and again

And I will always have your heart

Cause you and I are very best friends


I Was Born To Sing The Blues

Words and Music by JS Blues

I was born to play this guitar

Every chord, and every note

And I was born to sing this song

And every line that I wrote

And every minute, of every day

It makes me feel good

Chorus

No need for worries

And every time I’m on the stage

I share my stories with you

‘Cause I was born to sing the blues, yeah

The blues are made for everyone

Every color and every creed

A simple message that can lift you up

And change your life if you believe

‘Cause there are times you need a friend

To help you through

Chorus

And when you’re down, you’re not alone

Just switch on your radio and they’re be there for you

Because we are all born to live the blues

(Solo)

‘Cause every day we all sing the blues


Tell Me Why

Words and Music by JS Blues

I lay a wreath

On the frozen ground

A teardrop rolls down my face

It’s been 3 years

Since that darkest of days

But, it still feels like yesterday

What kind of demon

Crept up on you

And wrapped around your whole life?

Nobody knew

How badly you hurt

We can’t find a reason why?

Chorus

If only you could have seen

The love surrounding you

If only you called on your friends

We were there, for you

But now, you’ve been taken away

And there’s nothing more that anyone can do

Will someone please tell me one thing

Tell me why? Tell me why?

(Solo)

I pray one day

I’ll see you again

When I look up at the sky

Until that day

I’ll hurt deep inside

Will someone please, tell me why?

Please, tell me why?


  TV Preacher

Words and Music by JS Blues

His right hand up to God

His left one in his pocket

The man lights up a stage

Like a fork stuck in a socket

He tells you life is great

The skies will soon be sunny

The Lord will stop the rain

If you just send him your money

Chorus

TV Preacher

Loves his fortune and fame

TV Preacher

The Devil knows your name

His net worth is in the millions

He’s got the greatest toys

When the whore last night got boring

He called on his alter boys

His wife thinks he’s a holy man

His kids worship him too

When it all falls down on top his head

What will the Savior do?

Chorus

TV Preacher

Almighty and all knowing

TV Preacher

It’s hot down where you’re going!

(Solo)

Chorus

TV Preacher

You kept everybody guessing

TV Preacher

It’s time for your confessions

You dug yourself deep

So, deep in a hole

TV Preacher

It’s time to save your soul


Quiet Moment

Words and Music by JS Blues

And in this quiet moment

The world, it fades away

The morning sun just rising

Shines in to kiss your face

And as you lie there sleeping

My mind is swept away

I have no words to say

My only thought today is you

(Solo)

If one night you are sleeping

And I’m still awake

A falling star I’m seeing

Will grant a wish my way

I want a quiet moment

For each and every day

And when that wish comes true

Each day I wake, I’ll be with you