Lyrics - Spokane Motel Blues by Tom T. Hall

I don’t know what
I’m doing here,
I could be someplace else
Like in atlanta drinkin’ wine, wine, wine
I don’t know what
I’m doing here,
I should be someplace else
Like in kentucky drinkin’ ’shine, ’shine, ’shine
The dogs are running down in memphis
And them nags are running in la
I’m stuck in spokane in a motel room
And there ain’t no way to get away
Willie nelson’s picking out in austin
And waylon’s hanging out in mexico
I’m stuck in spokane in a motel room
And kris is making movin’ picture shows
Hey,
I don’t know what
I’m doing here,
I could be someplace else
Like in atlanta drinkin’ wine, wine, wine
I don’t know what
I’m doing here,
I should be someplace else
Like in kentucky drinkin’ ’shine, ’shine, ’shine
Well
I know they’re dancing in new orleans
And old chicago’s bright as day
I’m stuck in spokane in a motel room
Lord,
I wish
I had a dolly parton tape
Well hill and bare and billy joe they’re gambling
And ol’ tp’s frying croppie all night long
They’re down at tootsie’s eating chili
I’m stuck in spokane a-writing songs
Hey,
I don’t know what
I’m doing here,
I could be someplace else
Like in atlanta drinkin’ wine, wine, wine
I don’t know what
I’m doing here,
I should be someplace else
Like in kentucky drinkin’ clear moonshine

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