Billy Strings

I remember that first night when we got home, the night of my 32nd birthday, the first time I was able to be at home with my son and I held him and I sang this little song.

I'll sing a bit of it for you.

He went to sleep in my arms when I was singing this to him and

It's probably the best moment of my entire life, besides maybe just the moment he was born.

But there's this little lullaby.

Listen while your daddy sings.

And I sang that to him and he fell asleep.

That was like the best.

Thank you for having me.

This is one by the late great Blaze Foley.

It's called Cold, Cold World.

I've tried for a long time, but I think I can't win.

I'd do it all better if I could do it again.

Wherever I'm going is the same place I've been.

Ain't it a cold, cold world?

Outside it was hot but inside I was cold.

The eyes of the young met the eyes of the old And what they were thinking I'll never be told Ain't it a cold, cold world?

Then an old lady asked me about the new daylight time

I said it don't matter and she said I don't mind.

And the bus driver said you still owe me a dime.