(Coverdale/Marsden). I love the blues. They tell my story. If you don't feel it you can never understand. So many times I thought about it. And now I know just what it means to be a man. Everyday I realize you can see it in my eyes. I never wait or hesitate.. 'Cos I love the life I live. I'm gonna live the life I choose. You gotta understand. I'm walking in the shadow of the blues. All of my life I've had a strange reputation. I've been the black sheep of the family all along. I never know if in my heart I'm really guilty. But I've been accused of never knowing right from wrong. Everyday I realize you can see it in my eyes. I never wait or hesitate.. 'Cos I love the life I live. I'm gonna live the life I choose. You gotta understand. I'm walking in the shadow of the blues. My father said you're crazy. He said what you gonna do?. I left with my guitar and said. I'll leave it up to you. I'm gonna live the life I love. And live the life I choose. And I'm walking in the shadow of the blues. I love the blues. They tell my story. If you don't feel it I will tell you once again. All of my life I've been caught up in a crossfire. 'Cos I've been branded with the devil mark of cain. Everyday I realize you can see it in my eyes. I never wait or hesitate.. 'Cos I love the life I live. I'm gonna live the life I choose. You gotta understand. I'm walking in the shadow of the blues. I'm walking in the shadow of the blues. .