L.A. County Blues

I was never one for compromise I couldn't fit at school Gonzo by the seventh grade I played them all the fool I couldn't find shoes my size, had to walk ten miles Blisters on the backs of my soul and an illegal smile They're burning down Las Vegas Town, had to sleep by noon Drank my money on a red roulette that's' a ride you can't refuse Five hours down with a sunrise frown, lightning in your shoes It's one foot in the ether with the LA County blues They got me on accessory Thirty days in jail One headlight in a Louisville night Without a chance at bail But I'll be home by derby time So please save me a seat Mint Juleps on the outfield grass The old south tastes so sweet They're burning down Las Vegas Town, had to sleep by noon Drank my money on a red roulette that's' a ride you can't refuse Five hours down with a sunrise frown, lightning in your shoes It's one foot in the ether with the LA County blues Well you can call me Mr. Raoul Duke I'll know what you mean Blinded by a quart of rum And a dose of mescaline The Mint 400 didn't slow me down I kinda like the speed The failure of our generation For a couple bags of weed. They're burning down Las Vegas Town, had to sleep by noon Drank my money on a red roulette that's' a ride you can't refuse Five hours down with a sunrise frown, lightning in your shoes It's one foot in the ether with the LA County blues