Written May 3, 2020. This live studio version recorded by "Dr. Dave & #STL Friends" on January 19, 2021. The title and words were changed in early 2025 from "'Rona" to "COVID" due to feedback from NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association).
Wearin’ a mask in public
Fearin’ the latest news
Wishin’ they’d change the subject
I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got
I got the COVID Blues
Never been so frustrated
Bring me a barrel-o-booze
But I can’t barely taste it
I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got
I got the COVID Blues
Tryin’ to keep my distance
From everyone that I see
Buildin’ up my resistance
Prayin’ on bended knee
I frantically search for wisdom
On which of the shots to choose
Get jabbed or get sent to prison
I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got
I got the COVID Blues
Lord, how I’m feelin’ desperate
Dreadin’ the bitter end
But maybe there’ll be a respite
Comin’ around the bend
And so as I leave you wond’ring
Whether I’ve blown a fuse
I’m certain of only one thing
I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got
I got the COVID Blues
I’m tellin’ ya’ what I got
I got the COVID Blues