Worried Man Blues
The Stanley Brothers · Other Songs - The Stanley Brothers
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long
I went across the river and I laid down to sleep
I went across the river and I laid down to sleep
I went across the river and I laid down to sleep
When I woke up, there were shackles on my feet
Twenty one links of chain around my leg
Twenty one links of chain around my leg
Twenty one links of chain around my leg
And on each link, the initials of my name
I asked the judge what's gonna be my fine
I asked the judge what's gonna be my fine
I asked the judge what's gonna be my fine
Twenty one years on the Rocky Mountain Line
If anyone should ask you who composed this song
If anyone should ask you who composed this song
If anyone should ask you who composed this song
Say it was me and I sing it all day long
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long
I went across the river and I laid down to sleep
I went across the river and I laid down to sleep
I went across the river and I laid down to sleep
When I woke up, there were shackles on my feet
Twenty one links of chain around my leg
Twenty one links of chain around my leg
Twenty one links of chain around my leg
And on each link, the initials of my name
I asked the judge what's gonna be my fine
I asked the judge what's gonna be my fine
I asked the judge what's gonna be my fine
Twenty one years on the Rocky Mountain Line
If anyone should ask you who composed this song
If anyone should ask you who composed this song
If anyone should ask you who composed this song
Say it was me and I sing it all day long
Worried Man Blues - The Stanley Brothers
The Stanley Brothers delivered a definitive Southern rock and blues recording with 'Worried Man Blues,' a track that showcases their signature harmonies and driving rhythm. As pioneers of the genre, the duo blended traditional Appalachian folk with the electric energy of rock and roll, creating a sound that resonated deeply with audiences in the 1960s. Their ability to weave complex vocal interplay with gritty instrumentation set a standard for country-rock artists who followed. This recording exemplifies their mastery of the blues tradition while pushing the boundaries of what country music could achieve, cementing their legacy as influential figures in American roots music.