Everything I Know About The Blues Lyrics - Delbert Mcclinton

I learned to swim when daddy threw me in the river 

The army taught me how to shine my shoes 

The years have shown me that nothin' lasts forever 

But everything I know about the blues 

I learned from you 

I thought I'd seen my share of bad luck and hard times 

But nothin' set me up for what you put me through 

I learned a lesson that will hurt me for a lifetime 

'Cause everything I know about the blues 

I learned from you 

I know that promises are things that just get broken 

And you can't trust a woman's tears 

And if love is what you place your hope in 

All your hope may disappear 

In certain circles I've acquired a reputation 

But I give credit where credit is due 

Yes it's true I've got a first rate education 

'Cause everything I know about the blues 

Everything I know about the blues 

Everything I know about the blues 

I learned from you