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These Old Blues

by Ben Mitchell

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These Old Blues by Ben Mitchell If I knew what to say then I would If I knew I would *2 But all I can do is play this old guitar In my own way CHORUS: It’s true we all get to choose That’s why I’m playin’ these old blues If I knew where to go then I would If I knew I would *2 But all I can do is stay Right where I am, and maybe pray CHORUS If I knew what to do then I would If I knew I would *2 But all I can do is feel And try and make my love real CHORUS
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Take My Wine 02:35
Take My Wine by Ben Mitchell I heard the lion roaring I took the thorn out of his paw I saw the cripple crawling I took his hand, opened the door CHORUS: But it wasn’t me you see Yes, I was taken by The Lord I watched the children suffer I put my hand up, said no more! I felt the pain of others I found out what my pain was for CHORUS: But it wasn’t me you see Yes, I was taken by the lord I caught a thief stealing my bread I said, “Okay, now take my wine” I lost my heart, I gave my life I came back stronger every time
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Rich Man Blues by Ben Mitchell Got nothin’ to sell Got no one to call Got no one to tell For I have it all Got nothing but love * 2 Ain’t got a worry or plan That’s why I’m a rich man Got nothin’ to lose Got nowhere to hide Got no one to use For I have some pride Got nothing but peace * 2 Ain’t gotta lie understand That’s why I’m a rich man So I sing I got the rich man blues SOLO Got nothing to do Got nowhere to go Got no one who’s due For I never owe Got nothing but truth *2 Ain’t got a doubt where I stand That’s why I’m a rich man
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Waitin’ For My Ship To Come In By Benjamin Grant Mitchell I’m waiting for my ship to come in *2 I can see steam on the horizon I can hear the whistle blow I’m waiting for my love to arrive *2 I can see steam on the horizon I can hear the whistle blow I’m waiting for my soul to be free*2 I can see steam on the horizon I can hear the whistle blow I’m waiting for my ship to come in*2 I can see steam on the horizon I can hear the whistle blow
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24/7 Blues 03:02
24/7 Blues Ain’t just got the blues of a rich man getting poor Ain’t just got the blues of a poor man wanting more Ain’t just got the blues of a lost man getting found Ain’t just got the blues of a singer without a sound Every morning, every day and every night I got the 24/7 Blues, alright Ain’t just got the blues of a woman done wrong Ain’t just got the blues of a lover up and gone Ain’t just got the blues of a soul breaking free Ain’t just got the blues of a self-inflicted misery CHORUS Ain’t just got the blues of a child in the dark Ain’t just got the blues of an untameable heart Ain’t got the blues of a preacher deep in sin Ain’t got the blues of a healer healing CHORUS
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A Simple Good Life by Ben Mitchell I have everything I need Don’t even have a colour TV Why would I Pay for my Misery You can make believe all you like I’ll be over here Living a simple good life I am happy right where I am I’m not leaving, though I know I can Where would I Sail or fly Away? You can go crazy, if you like I’ll be over here living a Simple good life I feel the sun on my skin Let all that good fresh air in It’s easy Believe me Just give it a try You can cover your face if you like I’ll be over here living a simple good life
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Win or Lose Blues by Ben Mitchell I was so down I thought the ground Was the sky * 2 Lying in the gutter Mud all in my eyes I was so lost I got off at the last station *2 Lying in the gutter Crying for salvation CHORUS: Ooo, it’s time to choose *2 Are you gonna win, boy? Are you gonna lose? I was so tired I closed my eyes and fell asleep *2 Lying in the gutter Strange dog at my feet I was so blind I thought my life had past *2 Lying in the gutter Still holding my glass CHORUS
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Walk Through Hell by Ben Mitchell By day you gotta Be brave you gotta Be strong you gotta Hold on Until there’s nothing left But your soul to guide you CHORUS: Yeah, you can get to Heaven First you gotta walk through hell By night, you gotta Be light, you gotta Be pure, you gotta Endure Until there’s nothing left Of your fear and suffering CHORUS Ooooh BREAK By Christ you gotta Be wise, you gotta Be nice, you gotta Be alive Until there’s nothing left But the spirit of the lord of love CHORUS By God you gotta Be what you gotta Be you you gotta Hold true Until there’s nothing left But a heart open wide Yeah, you can get to Heaven First you gotta walk Yeah, you can get to Heaven First you gotta crawl Yeah, you can get to Heaven First you gotta walk through hell Walk through hell Walk through hell Walk through hell
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Found God 03:21
Found God by Ben Mitchell Don’t mind me, living free As I was born, I’m not torn By two masters In this life, and hereafter I have one In a world where goodness seems so odd I turned my cheek And I found God Don’t despair, there’s more out there Than you could know, let your love grow In your heart, bring the light To the dark, dark days In a world I wanted to get off I turned my cheek And I found God I found God SOLO I don’t forget, the life I led But I move on, like a prodigal son I return, to say I have learned To forgive In a world ruled with an iron rod I turned my cheek And I found God I found God I found God I found God I found God
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Gold In My Veins by Ben Mitchell I met a old man on the road He said ‘There’s so much you don’t know.. You do not have to live in pain Boy, you got gold in your veins Gold in your veins” I met a woman by the sea She said, “Come take a dip with me… You know life comes around in waves Boy, you got gold in your veins” Gold in your veins Boy, you got gold in your veins I met an Angel in my dreams A spirit of all natural things And when she spoke I knelt to pray Hey, I’ve got gold in my veins Gold in my veins I got gold in my veins SOLO I met a devil at a church He said, I can heal all your hurt Forget your God, come down my way I said, no thanks I’ve got gold in my veins Gold in my veins I’ve got gold in my veins Gold in my veins I’ve got gold in my veins Gold in my veins I’ve got gold in my veins

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released July 14, 2022

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Ben Mitchell Byron Bay, Australia

Thanks for dropping by. Ben Mitchell is my name, writing songs, singing and playing is my game. Country, blues, alt-country, folk, Australiana, and indie pop. My NEW album, 'Free Country' is out NOW. Maybe it's time for a new genre 'Australiana Americana'? ... more

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