I Sold My Soul To Her

I sold my soul to her
she gave me back the blues
and wrought the worst of pain
none of it thought I could  use.

Said she really didn’t mean
to cause us to fall so low
but tamed that roaring spirit
‘fo she finally let me go.

I sold my soul to her
in return I got the blues
but I learned…some do win
as others tend to lose.

But as I recall those days
way, way back in the past
can’t help but be thankful
the travesty failed to last.

I sold my soul to her
my receipt was the blues
She took most of what I had
left me barely with my tools.

I used to be ashamed
to tell of what I know. 
I gave her my all and all
as she tossed me to and fro.

But now I am brave and free
and got lessons that I can use
I keep this receipt handy, to tell all
I bought and paid for the blues.

Edited By Del Cano 1998