Lyrics

[Verse]
Jimmy's hands are calloused, but they tremble when they tie,
Every knot he makes just slips and slides right by,
The ropes ain't in his favor, no matter how he tries,
Slips right past his fingers, he's fighting back the sigh.

[Verse 2]
Torquing down that wrench, it's like wrestling a ghost,
Every bolt he handles is a disaster at most,
Sweat beads on his forehead, he's giving up the ghost,
Thought he'd be a builder, now he's just a laughing post.

[Chorus]
Slip knot blues, Jimmy's singing tonight,
Can't keep a rope from slipping, can't torque the bolts tight,
He's got a heart of gold, but he can't seem to do right,
Slip knot blues, might be his last night.

[Verse 3]
Boss man is fuming, tools scattered on the ground,
Jimmy tried his best but still he lets 'em down,
Crew is shaking heads, words don't make a sound,
Every job he's tackled, trouble's always found.

[Bridge]
Ain't nothing wrong with trying, but trying ain't enough,
Every knot that fails, makes the job more tough,
Jimmy's heart is heavy, but his fate's been rough,
Slips right out of favor, his road is mighty rough.

[Chorus]
Slip knot blues, Jimmy's singing tonight,
Can't keep a rope from slipping, can't torque the bolts tight,
He's got a heart of gold, but he can't seem to do right,
Slip knot blues, might be his last night.