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How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live (Alfred Reed)

from Wills And Won'ts by Eric Ramsey

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Depression-era song by Blind Alfred Reed. Funny how the truth transcends generations....

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I remember a time when everything was cheap
And now prices nearly put a man to sleep
When I get my grocery bill
I feel like goin’ out and making a will
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live

Well the doctor comes around with his face all bright
And he says “Boy, in a little while you’re gonna be all right”
All you get is a humbug pill
A dose of dope and a great big bill
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live

The preachers today preach for gold and not for souls
That’s what keeps us poor folk down in a great big hole
We can hardly catch our breath
We’re taxed, we’re schooled, and we’re preached half to death
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live
How can a poor man stand such times and live

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from Wills And Won'ts, released April 12, 2015
Eric Ramsey - Resonator Guitar, Vocal
Doug Haywood - Harmony Vocal
Paul Lucas - Acoustic Guitar
Kevin Mauch - Bass
William Meldrum - Percussion

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Eric Ramsey Scottsdale, Arizona

2022 International Blues Challenge Winner - Solo/Duo Category, and Memphis Cigar Box Award Winner for best guitarist!

Eric writes from experience about the human condition - at times sensitive, at times humorous, always thought-provoking. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles, from delicate fingerpicking to raucous, bluesy bottleneck slide.
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