"Stuff That Works"- Guy Clark Cover

In my opinion, Guy Clark is one of the greatest American songwriters that ever lived. His songs and style have been emulated by a lot of people, but never perfectly duplicated. As a writer, he inspired me to read more, challenge myself more, and to attempt to put more work into my own writing.
“
Stuff That Works” has been one of my favorite songs for as long as I can remember. It was also co-written by Rodney Crowell so that’s damn good company to have on a co-write. This song feels like it was written about me. Every time I sing it, I feel like I’m being truly honest because it encompasses everything I believe in one song.

Credits-
Written by: Guy Clark / Rodney Crowell
Audio Engineer: Mitch Furr
Videography by: Ed Rode
Editing by: Luke at Mattioda Media
Pedal Steel: Steve “Stove” Nelson
Harmonies: Amanda Fields

Special thanks to Tammy Rogers and Jeff King for allowing us to use their studio. We were filming for a different project, but I'm glad we got to capture this while we were there.

Lyrics

I got an old blue shirt and it suits me just fine
I like the way it feels so I wear it all the time
I got an old guitar, won't ever stay in tune
I like the way it sounds in a dark and empty room

I got an old pair of boots and they fit just right
Well I can work all day and I can dance all night
I got an old used car and it runs just like a top
I get the feelin' it ain't ever gonna stop

Stuff that works, stuff that holds up
The kind of stuff you don't hang on the wall
Stuff that's real, stuff you feel
The kind of stuff you reach for when you fall

I got a pretty good friend who's seen me at my worst
He can't tell if I'm a blessing or a curse
But he always shows up when chips are down
That's the kind of stuff I like to be around

Stuff that works, stuff that holds up
The kind of stuff you don't hang on the wall
Stuff that's real, stuff you feel
The kind of stuff you reach for when you fall

I got a woman I love, she's crazy, paints like God
She's got a playground sense of justice, she won't take odds
I got a tattoo with her name right through my soul
I think everything she touches turns to gold

Stuff that works, stuff that holds up
The kind of stuff you don't hang on the wall
Stuff that's real, stuff you feel
The kind of stuff you reach for when you fall

Stuff that works, stuff that holds up
The kind of stuff you don't hang on the wall
Stuff that's real, stuff you feel
The kind of stuff you reach for when you fall

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