About The Song
“A Mess of Blues” is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, and originally recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960. It was released as a single and reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is a slow blues about a man who is heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him. The lyrics are full of despair and loneliness, and the music is slow and mournful.
“A Mess of Blues” is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s blues singing. His performance is full of emotion, and he captures the heartbreak of the lyrics perfectly. The song is considered one of his best blues recordings.
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Lyrics
I just got your letter baby
Too bad you can’t come home
I swear I’m goin’ crazy
Sittin’ here all alone
Since you’re gone
I got a mess of blues
I ain’t slept a wink since Sunday
I can’t eat a thing all day
Every day is just blue Monday
Since you’ve been away
Since you’re gone
I got a mess of blues
Whoops there goes a teardrop
Rollin’ down my face
If you cry when you’re in love
It sure ain’t no disgrace
I gotta get myself together
Before I lose my mind
I’m gonna catch the next train goin’
And leave my blues behind
Since you’re gone
I got a mess of blues
Whoops there goes a teardrop
Rollin’ down my face
If you cry when you’re in love
It sure ain’t no disgrace
I gotta get myself together
Before I lose my mind
I’m gonna catch the next train goin’
And leave my blues behind
Since you’re gone
I got a mess of blues
Since you’re gone I got a mess of blues
Since you’re gone I got a mess of blues