Robert Johnson Howard - On Island Blues Lyrics

I woke this morning strange hand across my head
She don't look familiar to my dog across the bed
Said the dog, what was you thinking, and she turned up her tail and fled
I believe there's better times ahead

Last night I got hammered. Tonight, there'll be more the same
I don't like to cross that bridge, just to have to drive back again
If I move my car, I lose my space so these things I do refrain
It's an Island view and this is my domain

Well I know it's all to casual but not as lazy as it seems
People coming far and wide just to live a sailor's dream
And I chose this kick back living so stand by while I disabuse
I'm satisfied to stay the ride, this living on island blues

On Island Blues
Living on Island Blues

Well I know it all seems casual, but it can drive you insane
We may inbreed our culture but we're not all the same
The have not wants what the have gots got, everybody's trying to stake their claim
I sit in the middle with little chip in the big game

Well I know it's all to casual but not as lazy as it seems
People coming far and wide just to live a sailor's dream
And I chose this kick back living so stand by while I disabuse
I'm satisfied to stay the ride, this living on island blues

On Island Blues
Living on Island Blues
On Island Blues
Living on Island Blues
Living on Island Blues