Shaky Ground

Lyrics: Alphonso Boyd, Jeffrey Bowen
Music: Alphonso Boyd, Jeffrey Bowen

Played by Bob Weir in a solo performance in 2012 and by Furthur in 2013. More recently (2018) with John Oates at Sweetwater and (2019) with Jackie Greeneat Sweetwater.

Lady Luck and four leaf clovers
Won't ease this hurt I feel all over
My life was one special occasion
'Til your leaving dampened the situation

I'm standing on shaky ground
Ever since you put me down
I'm standin' on shaky ground
Ever since you put me down

My car got repossessed this morning
Harder times I haven't seen in years
Girl, you better throw me a life preserver
'Cause I'm about to drown in my own tears

I'm standing on shaky ground
Ever since you put me down
I'm standin' on shaky ground
Ever since you put me down

I'm standing on shaky ground
Ever since you put me down
I'm standin' on shaky ground
Ever since you put me down

The original was a single by the Temptations in 1975, spelt "Shakey Ground"


Further Information
For more information on recordings see Matt Schofield's Grateful Dead Family Discography

 


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