The main character in the story is walking down the street one day and come across a band of bums. He loved their sound more than anything he has heard before. He takes a minute and talks to the man for a few moments. The bum gives him some advice that he will use later.
lyrics
Pardon me sir
If you have a moment to spare
I’m diggin’ your music
I couldn’t help but stare
I love the way your music flows
You guys put on one a hell of a show
Here’s a small tip and a thanks from me
This kind of thing shouldn’t be free
It’s amazing to me how people pass right by
The greatest performance I’ve seen with my eyes
I must know one thing If you don’t mind me asking
If you guys are so good, then why are you on the street?
He said to me
I love this gig but not for the money
I love this gig because my days are always sunny
When I’m out here with my band of bums
I forget about my life and how I live in the slums
This life is hard enough trying to make it through
But I make enough money off of people like you
Who tip me for a song well played
I get to live my life one more day
I love what I do, don’t you see?
When I play, you’re really seeing me
And son I’m the freest man there can be
credits
from The Show Must Go On,
released January 16, 2010
The great Caleb Dykes on the electric guitfiddle. He is simple amazing if you ask me but you can judge.
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