High Inflation Blues
Moe Bandy · I'm Sorry for You My Friend (Columbia) [1977]
Tryin' to make a livin' gets harder every day
By the time I see a dollar there's another bill to pay
I got a wife and family and the bills are pilin' high
These days it ain't easy for a working man to get by.
I can't help but wonder
What a man's suppose to do
I got those hard breaking
Escalatin' high inflation blues.
--- Instrumental ---
By the time I get to payday the money's already gone
Someone's eatin' chicken all I git are the bones
My wife needs a new coat the kids need clothes for school
We're all out of grocery's and it's Tuesday afternoon .
Well, it could drive a man to drinkin'
But I can't afford the booze
I got those hard breaking
Escalatin' high inflation blues.
--- Instrumental ---
The cost of livin' keeps goin' up and taxes ain't goin' down
I'm just treadin' water and tryin' not to drown
Mr Carter I know you're up there and I should could use a hand
So won't you please have mercy on a common working man.
I just keep on tryin'
Doin' all that I can do
I got those hard breaking
Escalatin' high inflation blues (yodel)...
High Inflation Blues
Moe Bandy's 'High Inflation Blues' stands as a poignant example of his late-career work, blending traditional country storytelling with the social commentary characteristic of his final Columbia recordings. Released in 1977 on the album 'I'm Sorry for You My Friend,' the track reflects the economic anxieties of the era, a theme Bandy often wove into his narrative-driven compositions. The song exemplifies his signature style, utilizing acoustic instrumentation to deliver a message of hardship and resilience that resonated deeply with working-class audiences. While Bandy is best known for his hit 'I'm Gonna Listen To Me,' this piece demonstrates his continued ability to address pressing societal issues through the lens of classic country music, maintaining the authenticity and emotional depth that defined his discography throughout the 1970s.