Robert Johnson Style Delta Blues: "Shinny Suit Blues" (Original Song - Money, Women & Desire)

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Dive deep into the Delta sound with "Shinny Suit Blues," an original blues song performed in the raw, haunting style of the legendary Robert Johnson. Feel the grit and yearning in this acoustic blues track, driven by intricate fingerpicking and mournful slide guitar.

This song captures the timeless blues themes of desire and desperation – the longing for money ("greenback dollar"), attractive women, and a life of luxury ("high-tone man," "shiny suit"), contrasted with the harsh reality of being broke ("empty pocket feelin'"). It hints at the crossroads myth, adding a layer of authentic Delta mystique.

If you're a fan of Robert Johnson, Skip James, Son House, or classic acoustic Delta Blues, give this a listen! Let us know what you think of this modern interpretation in the comments below.

--- LYRICS ---

[Intro]
(Acoustic guitar intro with a mournful slide lick)
Uhhhh hmmm...
Lord, have mercy...

[Verse 1]
Woke up this mornin', sun creepin' low
Dust motes dancin', nowhere rich to go
(Guitar fill - slide lick)
Got that empty pocket feelin', deep down in my soul
Yeah, that empty pocket feelin', takin' its hard toll
Lord, this broke-down livin', done made me lose control

[Chorus]
Yeah, I want that greenback dollar, crisp and folded in my hand
(Guitar fill)
Want the prettiest woman walkin' through this dusty land
(Guitar fill)
Need that silk suit shinin', yeah, be a high-tone man, Lord, understand!
A shiny suit, and whiskey in my glass, you understand

[Verse 2]
Saw a brownskin woman, diamonds in her hair
Linen dress so fine, floatin' on the air
(Guitar fill - quick fingerpicking)
Lord, the way she lookin', make a poor man stare
Yeah, the way she lookin', make a broke man stop and stare
She whispered, "Need a man with riches, ain't got time to spare"

[Verse 3]
See them painted ladies, laughin' sweet and low
Down on Beale Street maybe, where the good times flow
(Guitar fill - slide moan)
Hear 'em talkin' fortunes, where the greenbacks grow
Yeah, they whisperin' 'bout fortunes, somethin' I gotta know
Want one hangin' on my arm, put on a fancy show, everywhere I go

[Chorus]
Oh, I need that greenback dollar, crisp and folded in my hand
(Guitar fill)
Want the prettiest woman walkin' through this God-forsaken land
(Guitar fill)
Need that silk suit shinin', yeah, be a high-tone man, Lord, understand!
A shiny suit, and troubles left behind, you understand

[Bridge]
Might have to ramble down, where the dark roads cross low
(Guitar becomes more ominous)
Hear the midnight train moan, somethin' only bad folks know
Maybe make a bargain, watch my money grow
Yeah, make a little bargain, let that fortune start to flow
Devil might be waitin', well, a worried man don't know... but I gotta go

[Guitar Solo]
(Extended acoustic slide guitar solo - expressive, crying, and virtuosic, mimicking Johnson's style)

[Verse 4]
Dreamin' of that whiskey, smooth and aged and deep
Clean white sheets and satin pillow where my head can sleep
(Guitar fill - gentle slide)
No more scrapin' bottoms, promises the Devil keep
Yeah, no more worried countin', secrets I can keep
Just that easy livin', while the weary world does weep

[Outro]
Oh, that shiny suit... yeah... keeps callin' my name
This restless, achin' pocket, drivin' my poor heart insane
(Guitar slows, mournful slide)
Got these high-tone money blues, burnin' like a fire and flame...
Lord, like a fire and flame...
Need that money... need that woman... need to end this game...
(Guitar fades out with a final slide chord)
Mmmm hmmm...

--- ABOUT THE MUSIC ---

Genre: Delta Blues, Acoustic Blues
Style: Robert Johnson influence, slide guitar (bottleneck), fingerpicking, raw vocals
Themes: Money, Desire, Women, Luxury, Hardship, Crossroads

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