Lessons in Love (The Staircase Blues)

Intro: A heavy, distorted blues guitar riff followed by a steady "thump-thump" drum beat)

Verse 1

Good morning, pretty baby, I’ve been sitting with my thoughts

Thinking 'bout the lessons that this world has gone and taught

I’ve been looking in the mirror at the man I used to be

But to get us where we’re going, I need a brand-new degree.

Verse 2

I’ve got a prideful heart, baby, or at least I did back then

But I’m trading in my master’s robes to be a student once again

I’m a lifelong apprentice, that’s the vow I’m making now

Show me how to love you, honey—come on and show me how.

Chorus

You’re the dean of my department, the professor of my soul

I’m letting go of my ego just to let you take control

I’m coachable and willing, put my heart upon the stand

'Cause your truth, however heavy, makes me a better man.

Verse 3

Don’t give me no easy answers, don’t you candy-coat the pill

If the truth is bitter medicine, I’m gonna drink my fill

I don’t want no shortcut, I don’t want no easy ride

I’m ready for the climb, baby, with nothing left to hide.

Bridge

There’s a staircase right before us, reaching way up in the sky

No elevator’s coming, and you know the reason why

Real love is built in stages, one hard step at a time

But as long as I am learning, I don't mind the uphill climb.

Outro

Yeah, I’m grateful for the lecture...

I’m grateful for the light...

Just keep on teaching me, baby...

Until I get it right.

(Final Guitar Sting: A sharp, high-note vibrato that slowly fades)