[Intro] [Verse 1] Some years ago some stars and I formed this little band They went on to be somebody now I’m their greatest fan I helped write the music that set their ship a sail And I’m still playing guitar in a bar in Bakersfield [Verse 2] This town had a new sound and we found it on a gig God bless the boys that used it and went off to make it big I could’ve left and done it too but I couldn’t leave Lucille ’Cause she’s the dad-gum bar maid in a bar in Bakersfield [Chorus] Hey I could have busted out some years ago But LuLu kept beggin’ me not to go There were times when things were rough on us but we never missed no meal Existing playin’ guitar in a bar in Bakersfield [Solo] [Verse 3] I’ve been busy playin’ rhythm and learnin’ lead guitar Had to stay and make a living had no time to be a star Oh I’ll never make the big time and I’ll never be no Will Damn it I’m booked seven nights a week in this bar in Bakersfield [Chorus] Hey I could have busted out some years ago But LuLu kept beggin’ me not to go There were times when things were rough on us but we never missed no meal Existing playin’ guitar in a bar in Bakersfield I’ve been survivin’ playin’ guitar in a bar in Bakersfield [Outro]