Broke Down Blues

(Verse 1) Cruisin’ down the highway, feelin’ kinda free, My old clunker rattlin’, but she’s good company, Radio’s blarin’, I’m singin’ outta tune, Then came a sputter, and my joy balloon went “boom.” (Ad-lib: “Oh no, not again!”) [Percussion Break] (Chorus) Got the broke down blues, on the side of the road, My car gave up the ghost, in breakdown mode, Hood’s up, I’m stuck, it’s a mechanical ode, Got the broke down blues, story’s getting old. (Ad-lib: “Anybody got jumper cables?”) (Verse 2) Tried to call a tow truck, but my phone just died, Guess it’s me and my jalopy, we’ll just hitch a ride, Thumb out, smile bright, hope for some grace, Then it starts to rain, yep, right in my face. (Ad-lib: “Of course it’s raining!”) [Instrumental Interlude: Harmonica Solo] (Chorus) Got the broke down blues, on the side of the road, My car gave up the ghost, in breakdown mode, Hood’s up, I’m stuck, it’s a mechanical ode, Got the broke down blues, story’s getting old. (Ad-lib: “Can it get any worse?”) (Bridge) Oh, the dashboard’s lit up like a Christmas tree, Check engine, oil, and the ol’ battery, A squirrel just passed me, gave a pitying glance, Even he knows my ride doesn’t stand a chance. (Ad-lib: “Thanks, Mr. Squirrel!”) [Syncopated Bass] (Verse 3) Finally, a trucker stops, says “Need a hand?” I said, “Buddy, you’re lookin’ at my entire plan,” He laughed, said, “Hop in, I’ll give you a tow,” As my car rolls away, I whisper, “Adios.” (Ad-lib: “Good riddance!”) [Fingerstyle Guitar Solo] (Chorus) Got the broke down blues, but I’m on the move, Left my car on the road, found a better groove, Hood’s up, I’m gone, it’s a mechanical ode, Got the broke down blues, story’s getting old. (Ad-lib: “Onward and upward!”) (Outro) Now I’m ridin’ shotgun, feelin’ kinda free, No more rattlin’ metal, just sweet harmony, Next time I’ll buy a car that’s not from ‘93, But for now, it’s goodbye to that rusty old heap. (Ad-lib: “So long, old friend!”) [Build] Got the broke down blues, but I’m feelin’ alright, On the road to nowhere, but the future’s bright, Hood’s up, I’m gone, left that clunker behind, Got the broke down blues, but I’m doin’ just fine. (Ad-lib: “Vroom vroom, baby!”) [Bass Drop]