JOHNNY BLUE

Story Behind The Song

STORY LINE IS A KID GROWING UP AS A GUITAR-PLAYING WHEELCHAIR-BOUND PERSON. HE BEFRIENDS A YOUNG BLACK YOUTH IN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD AND TEACHES HIM TO PLAY GUITAR. SHE IF YOU GET THAT FROM MY LYRICS.

Song Description

TITLE SONG FOR AN AS-OF-YET UNRELEASED JOHN ORRICHIO MOVIE

Song Length 3:16 Genre Rock - Easy Listening, Pop - Rock
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Composed, Cool Subject Determination, Courage
Similar Artists Eric Clapton, John Mayer Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Kids can be cruel when you can't run with the crowd
It ain't too cool when you're the one they leave out
I spend my mind alone...In a world of my own
Here's what I do...Just call me Johnny Blue


I got my guitar...Listen to me play
I know in my heart...There'll be better days
I'll turn another page...The world becomes my stage
I feel I've paid my dues...Just call me Johnny Blue


I had no friends until my music came along
Now I pretend I'm the star in every song
I spend my time alone...In a world of my own
Here's what I do...Just call me Johnny Blue


I got my guitar...Listen to me play
I know in my heart...There'll be better days
I'll turn another page...The world becomes my stage
I feel I've paid my dues...Just call me Johnny Blue

Lyrics GEORGE SLADEK Music GEORGE SLADEK
Producer GEORGE SLADEK Publisher ARCH CITY
Performance GEORGE SLADEK Label GEORGE SLADEK

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