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Tired Bones


    I’m gonna leave my baby in the snow I’m gonna leave her there all alone

    She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired, tired bones

    I’m gonna leave my baby in the snow I’m gonna leave her there where you won’t ever know

    She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired, tired bones

    She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired, tired bones

    And she’s walking a long long mile You know she needs to sit down for a while

    I’m gonna leave my baby in the snow Gonna leave her there all alone I’m gonna leave her then go back home

    She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired bones She’s got some tired, tired bones



    Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitar/ vocals

    Derek Nievergelt - bass

    Allison Langerak- lead vocals

    Roy Gurel - lead guitar

    Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums


    From The Blue Eighty Eights, released January 1, 2003 Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitar/ vocals Derek Nievergelt - bass Allison Langerak- lead vocals Roy Gurel - lead guitar Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums


    From Turkey Doolin and the Early Eights, released July 23, 2019

    Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitar/ vocals, bass

    Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums

    Sarah Alden - violin, vocals


    Music and lyrics by Benjamin Adair Murphy ASCAP (464341364). Published by Watery Grave Music ASCAP (396517127)

    All the Change

      I like sloppy home recording of this one. The vibe is relaxed, and Sarah's violin sounds great.

      *Interesting side note: punk rock icon Yula Berri rehearsed with us once on bass and dug this song because she thought the lyrics were "bring back your mamma on a chain."



      Go buy a quart of milk and bring back your mamma all the change Go buy a quart of milk and bring back your mamma all the change But I like those shoes and I like that hat And I wanna dress my baby up in something like that

      Go buy a dozen eggs and bring back your mamma all the change Go buy a dozen eggs and bring back your mamma all the change But I wanna take my baby out tonight And I wanna dress her up all expensive like

      When robins build their nests They build their nests with colored plastic And with bright, bright colored string When robins build their nests They build their nests with anything Well there’s a jar full of pennies that I keep under my bed So I’ll go buy a loaf of bread and won’t stop along the way And I’ll bring back my mamma all the change


      Home recording:

      From Turkey Doolin and the Early Eights, released July 23, 2019

      Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitars/ bass/ vocals

      Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums

      Sarah Alden - violin/ vocals


      Live recording:

      Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitar/ vocals

      Derek Nievergelt - bass

      Allison Langerak- lead vocals

      Roy Gurel - lead guitar

      Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums


      Studio recording:

      From The Blue Eighty Eights, released January 1, 2003 Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitar/ vocals Derek Nievergelt - bass Allison Langerak- lead vocals Roy Gurel - lead guitar Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums


      Music and lyrics by Benjamin Adair Murphy ASCAP (464341364). Published by Watery Grave Music ASCAP (396517127)

      I shouldn't call you anymore

        Beautiful vocal track by Allison. One of Roy's best guitar solos. My solo version has some additional lyrics and a vocal track that's significantly less beautiful than Allison's.



        Blue 88's version:

        I’ve spent too long with my head down I’ve spent too long staring at the floor I shouldn’t call you anymore

        I’m in someone else’s place I’ve just been keeping his seat warm I shouldn’t call you anymore.

        I know I’m calling and it’s much too late But I just wanna make sure that you’re safe

        I’ve spent too long with my head down I’ve spent too long staring at the floor I shouldn’t call you anymore


        Ben's solo version:

        I’ve spent too long with my head down

        I’ve spent too long staring at the floor

        Now there are food on the table

        And shoes by the door

        I shouldn’t call you anymore


        I’m in someone else’s place

        I’ve just been keeping his seat warm

        Now the jury is certain

        But the lawyers aren’t sure

        I shouldn’t call you anymore


        You can take all these troubles and drown them in wine

        And enemy of that business is a friend of mine


        I’ve spent too long with my head down

        I’ve spent too long staring at the floor

        Maybe I'll head out and go to the store

        I shouldn’t call you anymore


        From The Blue Eighty Eights, released January 1, 2003 Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitar/ vocals Derek Nievergelt - bass Allison Langerak- lead vocals Roy Gurel - lead guitar Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums


        Solo version:

        From La Bestia Demos, released April 26, 2019


        Home recording

        From Turkey Doolin and the Early Eights, released July 23, 2019

        Benjamin Adair Murphy- guitar/ vocals/ bass

        Tzafrir Lichtenstein – drums


        Music and lyrics by Benjamin Adair Murphy ASCAP (464341364). Published by Watery Grave Music ASCAP (396517127)

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