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lyrics
Charlie caught a break. Jimmy caught a fish
Charlie’s on the stage, Jimmy’s living by his wits
They weren’t much different when they were boys
They both played guitar but Charlie had the voice
Charlie hops a plane. Jimmy hops the bus.
Charlie can’t complain
But Jimmy’s like the rest of us
They both had the talent but there’s no second place
They both played the blues but Charlie had the face
(Chorus)
Life ain’t fair to losers like me and Jimmy
Down at the local joint the girls shake and shimmy
When Charlie’s on the jukebox
Jimmy’ in the corner
Charlie’s on the record
And Jimmy’s on the scotch and water
Charlie flies to France. Jimmy’s out of work again
Charlie’s got a new romance.
Jimmy gets it when he can
They both got the blues down to the very last letter
And Charlie he can sing them
But Jimmy knows them better
Chorus
Charlie caught a break. Jimmy caught a fish
Charlie’s on the stage. Jimmy’s living by his wits
They both got the blues down to the very last letter
And Charlie he can sing them
But Jimmy knows them better
Introspective, homespun folk tunes from John Donne that feel informed by the sugary bleakness of '80s and '90s indie pop. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 1, 2023