Wander This World

Second Guessing

A no-frills 12-bar blues about parole, bad timing, and a man who just wants to get the band back together and can't stay out of trouble.

Built on repetition, groove, and a live-band arrangement with horns, harmonica, and plenty of space to breathe.

If you hear a familiar story in here, you’re probably not wrong.

LYRICS
(C)2026 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
Got out the slammer, my brother was there
Three years in Joliet, two still to spare
Went to see a couple friends I knew
Didn’t take long till the trouble came through

[Chorus 1]
Every day’s a chore, I’m on parole now
Had to see my P.O., he made me vow
Keep my hands clean, try to stay straight
I said, “No problem, see you next Wednesday”

[Verse 2]
Hit a few churches, gave Jesus a nod
That’s when I knew I’m on a mission from God
Cruised through the mall, thought things felt fine
Then the police fed me nothin’ but jive

[Chorus 2]
Signed on the line, yeah, I shook his hand
Said I’d be a good boy, do what I can
He said, “Don’t test me, don’t make me wait”
I said, “No problem, see you next Wednesday”

[Verse 3]
Stopped at an inn not far from O’Hare
Saw some old buddies who lost their flair
The music was tired, the beat all wrong
I said, “Come with us, we’ll make it strong”

[Chorus 3]
Got a job to do, got some souls to save
Got a backbeat heavy and a sound that’s brave
Ain’t got no time to hesitate
I said, “No problem, see you next Wednesday”

[Verse 4]
Found us guitar men and horn players too
Cookin’ up hash, had nothin’ to do
My pal asked, “What do I say to my wife?”
I said, “She’s a soul queen, but this ain’t no life”

[Chorus 4]
She wants a house and a nine-to-five
He wants a rhythm that keeps us alive
He threw down his apron, and walked away
And said, “No problem, see you next Wednesday”

[Verse 5 ]
Got us a gig, made a little cash
Chased by a woman sayin’ I’m trash
Gave all the money to kids in need
Now I’m back inside for my good deed

[Chorus 5]
Steel bars sing when the door slams down
Same old smile in a different town
Warden said, “You’ll fall in line—just you wait”
I said, “No problem, see you next Wednesday”

Second Guessing

Jonny Lang

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