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These Old Blues
03:19
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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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2. |
Take My Wine
02:35
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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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3. |
Rich Man Blues
02:52
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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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5. |
24/7 Blues
03:02
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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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6. |
A Simple Good Life
02:57
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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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7. |
Win or Lose Blues
04:04
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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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8. |
Walk Through Hell
03:40
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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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9. |
Found God
03:21
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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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10. |
Gold In My Veins
02:13
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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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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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