Get Rhythm
Get Rhythm: Shake Off the Blues with Johnny Cash's Musical Therapy
Lyrics
Hey, get rhythm when you get the blues
Encouragement to find a rhythm when feeling down or troubled.
Hey, get rhythm when you get the blues
Reiteration of the advice to embrace a rhythm during difficult times.
Yes a jumpy rhythm makes you feel so fine
Suggesting that a lively rhythm can elevate one's spirits.
It'll shake all the troubles from your worried mind
Implying that a good rhythm can alleviate worries and stress.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Reiteration of the advice to "get rhythm" when facing the blues.
Little shoeshine boy never get slow down
Describing a shoeshine boy's energetic work ethic.
But he's gt the dirtiest job in town
Highlighting the challenging nature of the shoeshine boy's job.
Bendin' low at the peoples' feet
Depicting the shoeshine boy bending low to shine shoes on a dirty street.
On the windy corner of the dirty street
Describing the location of the shoeshine boy's work.
Well, I asked him while he shined my shoes
Expressing curiosity about how the shoeshine boy avoids feeling blue.
How'd he keep from gettin' the blues
Questioning the shoeshine boy about maintaining a positive attitude.
He grinned as he raised his little head
Describing the shoeshine boy's response with a grin.
Popped a shoeshine rag and then he said
Explaining the shoeshine boy's method of maintaining cheerfulness.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Reiteration of the advice to "get rhythm" during challenging times.
Hey, get rhythm when you get the blues
Encouraging the listener to adopt a rhythmic approach to life's difficulties.
It only costs a dime, just a nickel a shoe
Emphasizing the affordability of maintaining a rhythm (metaphorically).
Does a million dollars worth of good for you
Suggesting that embracing a rhythm brings substantial benefits.
Get rhythm when you get thee blues
Reiteration of the advice to "get rhythm" in times of distress.
Well, I sat down to listen to the shoeshine boy
Relating an experience of listening to the shoeshine boy.
And I thought I was gonna jump for joy
Expressing joy and excitement while observing the shoeshine boy at work.
Slapped on the shoe polish left and right
Describing the shoeshine boy's vigorous shoe-polishing technique.
He took a shoeshine rag and he held it tight
Depicting the shoeshine boy's tight grip on the shoeshine rag.
He stopped once to wipe the sweat away
Mentioning a brief pause in the shoeshine boy's work to wipe away sweat.
I said you're a mighty little boy to be-a workin' that way
Expressing admiration for the shoeshine boy's hard work.
He said I like it with a big wide grin
Quoting the shoeshine boy's positive response about enjoying the work.
Kept on a poppin' and he said again
Highlighting the shoeshine boy's continued enthusiasm.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Reiteration of the advice to "get rhythm" to overcome the blues.
Hey, get rhythm when you get the blues
Encouraging the listener to adopt a rhythmic approach in difficult situations.
Get a rock 'n' roll feelin' in your bones
Suggesting that rhythm brings a rock 'n' roll feeling and positivity.
Get taps on your toes and get gone
Encouraging physical expression of rhythm, tapping toes, and letting go.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Reiteration of the advice to "get rhythm" when facing the blues.
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