I was inspired by old school folk music like Pete Seeger and Harry McClintock, and I wanted to make a song about poor little Trouble Shoes. Old folk music is so simple, but it just strikes a chord with you.  I don’t think there are really any songs about Trouble Shoes, which is sad because I love that stallion.

Recording this was a pain in the rump, but I just wanted to just post it already. I’m rhythmically off in some parts, as the fingerpicking style i chose was a bit outside of my level, it was difficult to record to a metronome, and the new microphone Im using is more prone to background noise (Still trying to get the hang of all this new equipment I have). Then again, old folk/country music kind of sounded like that anyway, so I guess it fits the style. Thank y’all. Lyrics, download, and artwork below.

Artwork done by SourSpot: http://sourspot.deviantart.com/art/TroubleShoes-531047303

Download: https://soundcloud.com/crusaderpony/trouble-shoes-blues

Lyrics:

Drag all four hooves and hang your head in all kinds of blues
In the forest by Appleoosa is the home Trouble Shoes
You can’t keep me from a rodeo that I want to see
Now, I just wish that bad luck would keep away from me

A cutie mark will seal your fate and that seal is stuck
Not much to do when it hits you
except say “Just my luck”
I’ll help you back to town, make the best out of my use
Another unlucky day in the life of Trouble Shoes

This cutie mark appeared on me when I just just a foal
when I tried out for the rodeo and bad luck made its toll
I could lasso circles around them like the show lassoed my heart
I’m fine behind this barrels if I can’t play my part

Hey there, Trouble Shoes, you might have it all wrong
The right about is the rodeo is where you belong
Let’s get you dressed up is silliest rig out there
Your born to entertain and that’s a gift that you should share
Take a breath and go
If there's one thing I know,
It’s you cou  ld put on a show

This cutie mark had had brought me down, and boy, was I wrong
You crusaders opened my eyes, to what it meant all along
I’d to thank all you folks, I hope you loved the show
Cause I never loved nothin’ like I loved the rodeo
Oh, I sure never loved nothin' like I loved the rodeo