"Elgin Street Blues" genre: Blues Rock
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	Poking fun at myself hanging out in singles bars on Elgin Street in Ottawa, Canada
	Story Behind the Song This song was reworked from another original blues number called "Home Alone Again", which was about the many trips I took to a bar on Elgin Street during the early 90's. Originally a straight blues song, I added some jazzy chords to change the feel. I was aiming for the "solitary guy underneath the streetlight" point of view. Lyrics Friday at last, on Elgin Street Lined up outside, for a chance to meet Somebody special, or her best friend But I can predict how it's going to end Ain't been in love for a long long time But I recall what it's like Don't want to go home alone anymore I've got to see her tonight I've got to see her tonight Looking around, at the other guys Makes me want to apologize It's hard to compete; they're half my age And they don't work for minimum wage Never a scholar; fell out of shape Even if I had the nerve she'd likely Laugh in my face It isn't really for better or worse I could use a little time to rehearse Quarter to one; can't take the smoke Somebody put out their butt in my Coke The waitress was friendly; I bid her good night Then silently leave as they turn up the lights

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