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Artist/Band: Elton John
Lyrics for Song: I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Lyrics for Album: Too Low For Zero



Don't wish it away
Don't look at it like it's forever
Between you and me
I could honestly say
That things can only get better

And while I'm away
Dust out the demons inside
And it won't be long
Before you and me run
To the place in our hearts
Where we hide

And I guess that's why
They call it the blues
Time on my hands
Could be time spent with you
Laughing like children
Living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why
They call it the blues

Just stare into space
Picture my face in your hands
Live for each second
Without hesitation
And never forget I'm your man

Wait on me girl
Cry in the night if it helps
But more than ever I simply love you
More than I love life itself

And I guess that's why
They call it the blues
Time on my hands
Could be time spent with you
Laughing like children
Living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why
They call it the blues

[interlude]

Wait on me girl
Cry in the night if it helps
But more than ever I simply love you
More than I love life itself

And I guess that's why
They call it the blues
Time on my hands
Could be time spent with you
Laughing like children
Living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why
They call it the blues

{Laughing like children
Living like lovers}
And I guess that's why
They call it the blues

{Laughing like children
Living like lovers}
And I guess that's why
They call it the blues

And I guess that's why
They call it the blues


I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

Released on the 1993 album Too Low For Zero, this track by Elton John blends rock energy with a melancholic reflection on the origins of the blues genre. The song features a driving rhythm section that supports John's signature vocal delivery, which oscillates between playful banter and genuine emotional depth. It stands as a notable example of his ability to reinterpret classic musical themes within a contemporary rock framework. The recording captures the collaborative spirit of his work with his long-time bandmates, showcasing a dynamic interplay between instrumentation and melody. While the lyrics explore the historical roots of the blues, the overall composition serves as a celebration of musical lineage and the enduring power of storytelling through song.


Album Lyrics: Too Low For Zero


Elton John
"Too Low For Zero"


1. Cold As Christmas (In The Middle Of The Year)
2. I'm Still Standing
3. Too Low For Zero
4. Religion
5. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
6. Crystal
7. Kiss The Bride
8. Whipping Boy
9. Saint
10. One More Arrow