Sad Songs (alt. mix)

[Verse 1]

They say ambition is an enemy of greatness

And greatness is an enemy of fame

When I pick up my guitar and I try to write a song

I think of what my mentor used to say:

[Chorus 1]

"Who fucking gives a rat's ass Steve, just write a love song

Cause they'll keep your belly full and your wallet lined

Don't bother these nice people with your sad sack songs

If you ask me, I think they're just a waste of time"

[Verse 2]

Inspiration is the best friend of my sorrow

And sorrow is the best friend of my drink

And I wanna look myself in the eye tomorrow

But I'm worried about what other folks will think

[Chorus 2]

"But who fucking gives a rat's ass Steve, just write a love song

See a counselor if you need to ease your troubled mind

Could you please sit over there?

I don't want you cryin' in my beer

Do you want some cheese with that wine?"

[Verse 3]

There's a song that I keep trying to sing to no one

But I'm afraid that it's too short or it's too long

And to add to all the things that I'm afraid of

The Devil stopped sending me his songs

[Bridge]

And the troubles in my heart need to get let out

The troubles in my heart need to escape

And I never liked writing poetry, and I never liked doing pottery

And God knows that I never learned to paint

[Outro]

So every now and then, I'll sing a sad song

'Cause it keeps my spirit light and my conscience clean

And if you don't care to hear, I don't mind if you go out for some air

I'm happy that you're happier than me

I'm happy that you're happier than me

I'm happy that you're happier than me