All In Vain

from Man on the Corner by My Mistress

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All In Vain

Verse 1
I came home last night, like I often try to do
Stuck my key in the lock, and I felt like such a fool
The lock wouldn’t turn, maybe this ain’t my house
See I drink a lot, got a real dry mouth
I knew it was the right place, cause I can hear you shout
You’ve been gone for two days, now I want you out

Chorus
I tried to be good, all in vain
I just need something to curb the pain
Not sure what ails me but I know the cure
This works well that I’m sure

Verse 2
I thought to myself, could this be true
A two day blackout, that’s good for even you
I plead for a minute, but she’s firm in her view
So I wave her good bye, and hello to Johnie Blue
I tried to recollect, the two days that I lost
Went back to the bar, ordered a whiskey on the rocks

Chorus Solo

Verse 3
I find the best solutions, to lifes great mysteries
Drink life as it comes, drink it in twos and threes
Was I a good boy or did I sin, what kind of trouble did I get in
I finished my drink and got on my way
Not sure where to go cause ain’t a place to stay

Chorus2x
I tried to be good, all in vain
I just need something to curb the pain
Not sure what ails me but I know the cure
This works well that I’m sure

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from Man on the Corner, track released August 17, 2018
This is the first album by My Mistress. Recorded at the Art Institute of Austin. Engineered by Chris Lara and Anthony Anthology Williams. Produced by Chace Levi & Inside Sound. All songs were written and performed by My Mistress featuring: Jacques Bergeon on guitar and vocals, Ray Cardenas on drums and vocals, Jack Edery on guitar and vocals and Chace Levi on bass and vocals.

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