Luka Bloom - Doing The Best I Can

In his introductions at concerts Luka used to say, that the song was inspired by a good friend of him who had to face many difficulties in his life and who was always trying to make the best of it. Last year BEING DONNACHA, a beautiful and unique book by and about his friend and nephew Donnacha Rynne was released, with contributions by family members and friends. DOING THE BEST I CAN was Luka's personal contribution to the book. More information:   / beingdonnacha   DOING THE BEST I CAN by Luka Bloom The phone rings, somebody sings 'How the hell are you?' 'It's just me and the four walls How the hell do you think I am?' 'Has anybody come to visit?' 'They come if they come When they come or they don't come' 'Do you have everything you need?' 'Yeah! I've got all the time in the world And more patience than a swallow's nest in February' Doing the best I can in my solitude Coping the best I can with my blues It's a game of poker I've got a tricky hand of cards I play the game every day But it's sometimes hard But not to worry, we'll soldier on C'est la vie, etc. etc. A few pints, a couple of songs And none of your auld sympathy Doing the best I can in my solitude Coping the best I can with my blues My body's a curtain And you can't see inside My spirit's enormous Those who know me Are those who have tried I laugh and I cry in this journey I'm on Try to hold no regrets for my situation Doing the best I can in my solitude Coping the best I can with my blues... http://www.lukabloom.com