Even in Heaven Angels Sing the Blues

(For Willy Dixon)

When Willie went to heaven

he heard a fellow say,

There ain’t no blues in heaven

cause no one goes astray.

“That’s ok,” said Willie,

and he sat down on a star.

He broke out his harp and strummed his old guitar.

He said,

“Let me clue you in.

You be the one to choose.

Even in heaven angels sing the blues.”

Then Willie said,

“What did Adam say to Eve when he and God conflicted?

He said, “Honey pack your bags we have been evicted.

When they marched from Eden’s gate

They were the first ones to be on section eight.

When Cain slew Able, Adam was afraid.

Eve said “Honey that’s how the blues are made.

Pharaoh had the blues right up from the start;

Moses set a rift and made the red sea part.

I asked a local angel what songs he does cavort?

“Willie’s the man—put blues on the report.”

I asked the angel, does your boss liked that?

The angel said, “The boss he thinks it’s phat.”

You got Beethoven and Mozart for a stay;

You telling me you prefer Billy Holiday.”

Now, I ain’t no religious rock and roller

but angels love the blues like a dentist loves a molar.

Let me clue you in.

You be the one to choose.

Even in heaven angels sing the blues.”

©2003 Dan Kantak

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