Walking In the Shadow of the Blues

I love the blues, they tell my story If you don't feel it, you can never understand So many times I thought about it And now I know just what it means to be a man Everyday I realize, you can see it in my eyes I never wait or hesitate 'Cause I love the life I live I'm gonna live the life I choose You gotta understand I'm walking in the shadow of the blues All of my life, I've had a shady reputation I've been the black sheep of the family all along I never know if in my heart, l'm really guilty But, I've been accused of never knowing right from wrong Everyday I realize, you can see it in my eyes I never wait or hesitate 'Cause I love the life I live Gonna live the life I choose, yeah You gotta understand I'm walking in the shadow of the blues Oh yeah My father said, "You're crazy" He said, "What you gonna do?" I left with my guitar and said, "I'll leave it up to you" I'm gonna live the life I love And live the life I choose, yeah And I'm walking in the shadow of the blues I love the blues, they tell my story If you don't feel it, I will tell you once again All of my life, I've been caught up in a crossfire 'Cause I've been branded with the devil mark of Cain Everyday I realize, you can see it in my eyes I never wait or hesitate 'Cause I love the life I live I'm gonna live the life I choose, yeah You gotta understand I'm walking in the shadow of the blues I'm walking in the shadow of the blues, yeah