John Cowell - Songwriter
Six Finger Guitar Picking Joe
Lyrics
Six Finger Guitar Picking Joe

Joe lit up a smoke by the neon sign flashing Jose's
And loved all the crowd chants from the old lane
He walked slowly back in the bar, squinted his eyes
Shot back a tequila, sucked on the lime

Chorus
Sticks the drummer sipped on a black label
Rick the bass player ate fries at the card table
Tim the fiddler puffed on a fat cigar
Crowd pounded boogie feet on the floor, yelling
We want six finger guitar picking Joe
We want six finger guitar picking Joe

Joe grew up hiding his hands from the people who'd laugh
But guitar had pushed Joe on a new path
He blazed his fingers into fame, captured the crowds
Now they were all cheering, noisy and proud

Chorus
Sticks the drummer sipped on a black label
Rick the bass player ate fries at the card table
Tim the fiddler puffed on a fat cigar
Crowd pounded boogie feet on the floor, yelling
We want six finger guitar picking Joe
We want six finger guitar picking Joe

Bridge
Joe felt alive playing gigs
Loved crowds and lightening licks
He'd raise his six fingered hands and wave
Touch music heaven up there on stage

Chorus
Sticks the drummer sipped on a black label
Rick the bass player ate fries at the card table
Tim the fiddler puffed on a fat cigar
Crowd pounded boogie feet on the floor, yelling
We want six finger guitar picking Joe
We want six finger guitar picking Joe
Crowd pounded boogie feet on the floor, yelling
We want six finger guitar picking Joe

We want six finger guitar picking Joe
Crowd pounded boogie feet on the floor, yelling
We want six finger guitar picking Joe

Copyright 2004 John Cowell & Nashville Song Service
Credits
Lyrics Credits: John Cowell & Nashville Song Service
Music Credits: John Cowell & Nashville Song Service
Description
Short Song Description:
Joe, a six finger guitar player taking a break from the stage, is chanted on by a crowd who have come to love him. His guitar playing abilities have turned his misfortune into fame.
Metadata
Song Length: 3:16
Primary Genre: Country-Rock
Secondary Genre: -
Tempo: Medium Fast (131 - 150)
Lead Vocal: Male Vocal
Mood 1: Content
Language: English
Era: 2000 and later