The Statler Brothers – 1953 Dear John Honky Tonk Blues (Guitar)

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I keep the radio on most all night long and 

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listen to the songs they play.

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Sometimes I hum, tap along with my thumb, listen 

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to the words they say.

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And I have to admit those yesterday hits take 

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me back a year or two.

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I get those 1953 Dear John Honky Tonk Blues for you.

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Get those 1953 Dear John Honky Tonk Blues.

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And I need help when I hear 'No Help Wanted,' 

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rememberin' where we first heard 'Lovesick Blues.'

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Old songs make me wonder what you're doing.

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I get those 1953 Dear John Honky Tonk Blues.

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Gonna play this song for Rollin' John's 'The Wild Side 

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Of Life.'

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It's Rolly Polly, a golden oldie, for Carl and his brand 

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new wife.

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Well, it makes me feel sad but it ain't half bad remembering 

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the things I do.

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I get those 1953, 'Hey Joe,' 'Hop A Bop Blues' for you.

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Get those 1953 'Hey Joe,' 'Hop A Bop Blues.' 

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And I need help when I hear 'No Help Wanted,' 

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rememberin' where we first heard 'Lovesick Blues.'

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Old songs make me wonder what you're doing.

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I get those 1953 Dear John Honky Tonk Blues, for you.

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I get those 1953 Dear John Honky Tonk Blues.