With apologies to the great Merle Travis who did the original version. A serious topic, but, as of last week, I have a lot of time on my hands.
I went to work Monday Felt bad and I’m chilled to the bone.. A’ coughin’ and a’sneezin’ Boss said that I should go home He said “Man, you got bad news… Coronavirus Blues”
I called the Doc Tuesday But no one would answer the phone A message said “I’m sorry I’m sick so you’re all on your own Got all the trouble I can use Coronavirus Blues”…
Got hungry on Wednesday I hit a big store up the street But all the shelves were empty No toilet paper or bleach Clerk said “Ain’t much left in the way of food Coronavirus Blues”..
The market tanked on Thursday Retirement dropped like a stone Called up my gray haired Mama Hoped she could float me a loan She said “I just come back from a cruise I got, Coronavirus Blues”..
I social distanced on Friday Stayed home and I sat in my chair I looked out my front door window The streets was empty and bare Figured I’d really hit the booze Coronavirus Blues
My head hurt on Saturday Felt like I’d been hit by a truck I had a hard time breathin’ I knew I’d run out of luck There ain’t no ventilator I can use Coronavirus Blues
So Buddy that’s my story Take my advice and stay home Wash your hands don’t you touch things This bug might leave you alone Your life’s the only thing you’ll lose Coronavirus blues…
