I love how with Shakey Graves you don’t just have favorite songs, you have favorite versions of songs.

When I first started listening to Shakey Graves my go-to were the audiotree sessions, but it's so nice to find that every time he records it live, it sounds entirely different. I have not heard two recordings that are alike.

Imagine hearing this coming out of a storm drain.

I would love to crack a beer or two an just sit and talk to him, shakey makes music for the soul who agrees.

Im at a point in my life where this has changed everything. I just got out of a bad engagement, im broke, i have very few friends. But i have one best friend. That's all i need, and i need to trust my creativity to take me where i need to go. I had heard this before, a few yesrs ago, but i hadn't experienced enough life to fully appreciate it. Thanks, Shakey.

how he explained perfectly what I look for in music

I'd love to see him come back to play and record in this storm drain. Lots changed since then.

My favorite version of this song. I wish artists recorded like this more. Sounds so much more authentic.

I can't believe how amazing and perfect his music is

Man he did such a great job with the lyrics. The song and video is fire...I've spent years listening to this on repeat

this song is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............love ittttttttt

love how his car's speedometer is broken.

still one of my favorite videos of all time. thank you for your storytelling through speech and song.

I just happened across this artist now I can't stop listening to his music way better than that mainstream junk

that's it. im learning to play guitar so I can chill and sing this tune. so. damn. good.

Lyrics🎶 I see a girl that’s blue like the sea When I go to sleep you know that she see me too Standing around like the popular kids I see a girl that's blue like the sea When I go to sleep you know that she sees me too Standing around like the popular kids Hoping Saint Peter will let us in too He says if you value your life stay off the drugs If you value the drugs stay off the map If you value maps you better travel son If you don't want to travel than you better run I knew a king in his purple throne He had some trouble so he's all alone now Oh I used to bring him little presents from time to time He'd sit me in his castle and he'd pick my mind He said if you value your heart stay on the road If you value the road stay on the top If you value the top you're gonna suffer son If you don't want to suffer then you better run Well I see my boss in his practical suit I'll toss him in the cellar won't give him no food When anybody tries to tell him what to Do he holds his breath until he turns blue He says if you value your job stay out of crime If you value the crime stay out of doors If you value them doors you better lock em son If you dont want to lock em you better buy a gun So finally I saw a snake in an apple tree You know I didn't trust a word that he hissed to me He said it must be gettin awful lonely tryin' to save the world Just buy a collared shirt and try and fuck some girls He says if you value your limbs stay in the game If you value the game stay in the style If you value that style you're a sinkin sun If you don't want to sink then you better run

The stuff he records outside of a studio is my favorite stuff.

Love the way the speedometer is fucking up in the first shot.

Jhonny Cash was the first thing that came to mind ! Beautiful ! Really digging Shakey... been listening to his stuff for 3 days straight ! LOVE the Audiotree sessions ❤❤

Sweet tunnel acoustics.

This was pure shakey not sure what happened but just not the same as this today. Come back to us!! Missing you Shakey Graves the original soul felt musician you were.

Still waiting for the droopy wieners reunion tour.

My 57 year old dad turned me on to shakey and i surprised how much i dig this guys style

the forever struggle

I love the busted speedo in the beginning with the car haha!

I love you all that stood behind Shankey Graves. You kept me connected with my grandpa in a good way. He shared his tasted of grass and I showed him my new tasted of grass... and he loved it before he passed. I'm sad he couldn't hear you before he passed away. I woulda loved that time with my grandpa

I’m glad that he has continued to write about more than himself in his songs. To take what he sees in the whole world and put it to melody is amazing.

This guy! Finally, someone that can write a deep meaningfull lyrics with a snappy groove.

"If you value them doors, you better block em son" What a f****n beautiful tune my man. Big ups from Dublin❤

Been watching this exact video on/off for like, a decade now. That first minute expository on somgwriting seems to hit me exactly where i love music as a whole. Every artist that has truly spoke to me does exactly what he said. What a phenomenal songwriter, man of words, and instill cant play that damn guitar riff the way id like to. Like someone else here said, its crazy when you have a favorite version of someone's song, and this is my favorite version of one of my all time favorite songs.

He's so likable :)

if value your heart stay on the road. if you value the road stay on the top. if you value the top your gonna suffer some. if you dont want to suffer than you run

Some of the strangest places lend amazing acoustics to talented musicians.

Seeing him like this reminds me of The Once-ler, this is honestly the best sound I can imagine ever hearing! Totally brilliant!

by far my favorite shakey graves song,,,,,,,,thank you

ahhh this song completes my soul

Shakey is one of the most musical guys I have ever heard. And I've heard lots. The rhythm's and the melodies blow me away. 🆗😎🆒🎸🎼🔊☠️

Best new artist EVER! Keep keepin ON.

I love this man! Such a beautiful soul!

Artists like Shakey Graves convince me we don't live in a simulation reality. Can't simulate that kind of emotion!!!!

Never fails to bring me to tears.

still one of my favorites

The only man able to wear a fedora and be socially acceptable

I think its relavent to everyone life. Its just a really great song with truly amazing lyrics! Thankyou for it Shakey!!!

Love how you describe music and how people make it. ❤

Shakey Graves I enjoy your music very much,thank you from outback Australia N.T

I cannot wait for stubbs bbq on 4/9/16. I am a 49 year old heterosexual male who has a huge mancrush on this dude. What a talent and an inspiration for all budding musicians. I learned I was Hardwired and didnt even know it.

His speedometer is shakey... Perfect!

He should become huge! He's so good!

once you get hooked on Shakey there's no quittin til' you hit the grave.... pun intended.

Just amazing, Go in like this Shakey!!!

1:09 for those regular visitors.

one of my new favorites.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!

Newport Folk Festival!!! One of Best performances

Man he said a mouth full..... I've been listening to you for over five years now. My fucking man

This song fkin rules

SOLID AS A ROCK! LOVE!!!

Love his reverb unit.

PHENOMENAL... just WOW!!!

Shakey just gave me the perfect title for my new video: "The Forever Struggle"- it was the perfect little term to define how we all feel when we are always 'upset' no matter where we are or what we are doing, once some time passes. So goes life.... Edit the Sad Parts

Hell ya man good songs!!!! Keep it coming #shakeygraves

one of my favorite artworks

This makes me happy.

He's so cute and that voice.

That was fantastic!

"baby dog strangled"....hahaha! Thank you for the recommendation. Made my day.

I used to watch this and think how he feels now, looking back at saying this was his greatest song. I wondered if he still thinks that. I hope he does.

he is everything

this one is my favorite version

Forever the best version of this song

I wanna play music with this guy

Damn I miss this Shakey.

I also don't have a speedometer~! Lmao, I love this guy so much.

My favorite song :)

If you value the top, you're gonna suffer, son. That line. What are you willing to give up for it?

Anyone else hear the John Fahey influence in Shakey's guitar playing? Listen to "Beverly/Indian Pacific RR Blues" - there's a distinct similarity to when Shakey goes up-tempo in this song. I can also hear Fahey's influence in Late July. I'd be surprised if Mr. Graves wasn't a big fan of the guitar legend!

Poetic mastermind. Wow.

great stuff..and good sound in that pipe

Number one thing the best best best on this is him having a cigarette in the top of the guitar bahaha this is my kind of fellow all day long

1:09 srry have listened to him already hes a interesting guy

I never saw this, thanks for posting

LOVE HIM

Nice music to rise my bike home on

Blow it all seeing Eugene.

Next drought me and my git fiddle are hitting tha nearest tunnel!

the vibes

Both versions, boss level. We have all been a Runner.

This is way more chill compared to the Audiotree version

December 21, 2012, Shakey Graves gets a viral hit, reaching millions and ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity united behind his greatness.

Forever

Some cool acoustic guitar riffs.

Well I see a girl, that's blue like the sea; When I go to sleep, you know that she sees me too. Yeah just standin' around like the popular kids, Hopin' Saint Peter will let us in too. Well 'e says if you value your life, stay off the drugs. If you value the drugs, stay off the map. If you value them maps, you better travel some, And if you don't wanna travel, then you better run yeah. Yeah well I knew a king, in his purple throne, Though he had some trouble, so he's all alone now. Well I used to bring him little presents oh from time to time He'd sit me in his castle, and he'd pick my mind He said if you value your heart, well stay on the road. If you value the road, oh stay on the top. If you value the top, oh you're gonna suffer son, And if you don't wanna suffer, then you better run, oh Yeah well I seen my boos in his practical suit, Gonna toss him in the cellar; won't-a give him no food. Yeah you know and anybody tries oh to tell him what to do, He holds his breath until he turns blue. Yeah he says if you value your job, stay outta crime. If you value the crime, stay outta doors. If you value them doors, then you better lock 'em son, And if you don't wanna lock 'em, oh you better buy a gun, yeah Yeah well I saw a snake in an apple tree, And no I didn't trust a word that he hissed to me, NO Yeah he said it must be gettin' awful lonely tryin' to save the world, Just buy a collared shirt, and try to fuck some girls. Oh he said if you value your limbs, stay in the game. If you value the game, stay in that style. If you value that style, you're sinkin' son, And if you don't wanna sink, then you better run, Yeah you better run, yeah Yeah oh you better run Yeah mmmm

Ya I think I'm running, fuck staying in style

Listen carefully to the king and the homeless man ...there is much to be learned.

Chills!!!!❤️

Clever page name. Belial.

🔥 🔥 🔥 ❤️

How long have you been at it..if you get down through lower Lake Clumberling holler,would love to see you live,,thxd again for being driffent..love ur sound,,g baker

I hear some Townes here. Love this guy.