I aint high on cocaine
I dont need the pain
Its bad for your brain and thats true
I aint droppin no names
I aint playin no games
Im just one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues
From memphis to reno
From new york to tokyo
Ill try to come through for you
I wont do you in
I aint no fairweather friend
Im just one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues
I dont rob, I dont steal
I aint beggin no meal
I aint driven to drink, Im no fool
I dont run with the crowd
I dont talk big and loud
Im just one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues
Ive been under a spell
I aint been feelin well
Ive been in a shell, and thats true
Dealin with a curse
But it couldnt be worse
Ive been one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues