Stuff That Works
| Category: | Calm |
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| Link: | Performance Example |
| Notes: | Written and performed by Guy Clark, this thoughtful country-folk song celebrates the simple, reliable things in life that truly matter - from old boots and guitars to true friends and love. The song's philosophy values authenticity and durability over flashiness, making it a perfect reflection on what's genuinely important. Clark's warm, conversational style and honest lyrics make this a beloved classic in the Americana tradition. |
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CI've got an old blue shirt that Fsuits me just fineC
I like the way it feels, so I Fwear it all the Ctime
I've got an old guitar that won't Fever stay in Ctune
But I like the way it sounds in a G7dark and empty Croom
CI've got an old pair of boots that Ffit my feet just Cright
I can work all day, Fdance all Cnight
I've got a new used car that Fruns just like a Ctop
I got a feeling it ain't G7ever gonna Cstop
Stuff that Fworks, stuff that Cholds up
The kind of stuff you Gdon't hang on the Cwall
Stuff that's Freal, the stuff you Cfeel
Is the stuff you always Greach for when you Cfall
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CI've got a pretty good friend who's Fseen me at my Cworst
And he don't care if I'm a Fblessing or a Ccurse
But he always shows up Fwhen the chips arе Cdown
That's the kind of stuff that I G7like to be aCround
Stuff that Fworks, stuff that Cholds up
The kind of stuff you Gdon't hang on the Cwall
Stuff that's Freal, the stuff you Cfeel
Is the stuff you always Greach for when you Cfall
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CThere's a woman I love, she's Fcrazy, she paints like CGod
She's got a playground sense of jusFtice and she don't give Codds
I've got a tattoo with her name Fright through my Csoul
And I think everything she G7touches turns to Cgold
Stuff that Fworks, stuff that Cholds up
The kind of stuff you Gdon't hang on the Cwall
Stuff that's Freal, the stuff you Cfeel
That stuff you always Greach for when you Cfall
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