Church Street Blues
Church Street Blues

Punch Brothers - Church Street Blues Lyrics

Sep 28, 2021
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Church Street Blues Lyrics

I been hangin' out uptown, Lord, in that low down rain
Watchin' good time Charlie Francis drivin' me insane
Up on shady Charlotte Street those green lights look red
I wish I was back home on the farm, Lord, in my feather bed

I found myself a paper friend who's read yesterday's news
I folded up page twenty-one and stuck it in my shoes
I gave me a nickel to the poor my good turn for the day
I folded up my old billfold and I threw it far away

And I got myself a rockin' chair
To see if I could lose
These thin dime hard times
Hell on Church Street blues

I wish I had some guitar strings Old Black Diamond brand
I'd string up this Martin box and go and join some band
But I guess I'll just stay right here and pick and sing a while
Try to earn me a little change and give them folks a smile

And I got myself a rockin' chair
To see if I could lose
These thin dime hard times

And I got myself a rockin' chair
To see if I could lose
These thin dime hard times
Hell on Church Street blues

Writer(s): Norman Blake
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Church Street Blues' by Punch Brothers released?

    'Church Street Blues' by Punch Brothers was released as the first single from their album 'Hell on Church Street' on September 28, 2021.

  2. Which studio was used to record 'Church Street Blues'?

    'Church Street Blues' was recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN in November 2020.

  3. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Church Street Blues'?

    The lyrics for 'Church Street Blues' were written by Norman Blake.

  4. Which label released the album containing 'Church Street Blues'?

    'Hell on Church Street,' the album featuring 'Church Street Blues,' was released on the Nonesuch Records label.

  5. What is the connection between Tony Rice and Punch Brothers guitarist Chris Eldridge?

    Prior to joining Punch Brothers, guitarist Chris Eldridge studied with Tony Rice at Oberlin Conservatory in Winter 2003. Tony Rice, who was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2013, served as an inspiration to both Chris Thile and Punch Brothers.

  6. What inspired Punch Brothers to create the album 'Hell on Church Street'?

    'Hell on Church Street,' including its single 'Church Street Blues,' was created as a tribute to Tony Rice. The band planned to surprise him with the completed album but he passed away before production was finished.

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