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Something To Complain About

from Honest Man by John Flanagan Trio

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The second single from the John Flanagan Trio album 'Honest Man'

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I wish I could stay home
And play my banjo every day
But there’s always something to complain about
Instead I’m back here at the coal face
Trying to sing my blues away
‘Cause there’s always something to complain about

When I’m broke I’m only hoping for more work to earn my pay
‘Cause there’s always something to complain about
When I’m working I’m just wishing
For more time to rest and play
There’s always something to complain about

I know I could complain
Till that last train comes rolling in
But In truth I know I’m happier darlin’
Than I’ve ever been

I wish I could stay home
And play my banjo every day
But there’s always something to complain about

Some people have real problems
They don’t get to pick and choose
Some people just love moaning
With the first world problem blues

I know I could whinge and toot
Right through the hoot – Of that night owl
I know there’s nothing wrong
I’m just a dog that loves to howl

I’m a straight middle-class white man
Able-body, able mind
And yet I’ll find something to complain about
I’ll find something to complain about

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from Honest Man, track released March 29, 2018

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From the Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania to the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia John Flanagan has won over fans far and wide. Audiences are drawn to the original but timeless melodies and deeply honest lyricism of the song-writing. Combining traditional old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities John creates an alt-folk sound that is old and new at the same time. ... more

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