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Paint by number morning sky looks so phony.
Dawn is breaking everywhere, light a candle, curse the glare
Draw the curtains I don't care, 'cause it's all right
I will get by, I will get by, I will get by, I will survive.

I see you've got your list out, say your peace and get out.
Yes I get the gist of it, but it's all right
Sorry that you feel that way, the only thing there is to say is...
Every silver lining's got a touch of grey.
I will get by, I will get by, I will get by, I will survive.

It's a lesson to me, the Ables on the bakers and the c's
The abc's we all must face, try to keep a little grace

Chorus

It's a lesson to me,
The Delta's or the East and the freezes.
The abc's-- we all think of, and try to keep a little love.

I know the rent is in arrears
the dog has not been fed in years
it's even worse than it appears but, it's all right

Cow is giving kerosene, kid can't read at seventeen
The words he knows are all obscene, but it's all right
I will get by, I will get by, I will get by, I will survive.

The shoe on the hand that fits, there's really nothin' much to it
Whistle through your teeth and spit, 'cause it's all right
Oh well a touch of grey, kinda suits you anyway,
That is all I had to say, if it's all right
I will get by, I will get by, I will get by, I will survive.

We will get by... X3 then fade
We will survive!

d48m02h1918 Mar 08, 2013 - 13:00	If you are not a Dead fan, read 'Searching For The Sound' by Phil Lesh, (with an objective mind, of course), and you will come to appreciate the band's music even more. Great description of this song and album coming to life. Glass up!! [ Reply ]
Hannio Dec 04, 2012 - 12:09	d-don wrote: As one of the faithful, I thank you for your words. I'm thankful he said "canon" and not "cannon". [ Reply ]
meuks Oct 02, 2012 - 18:09	Rads > the GD. Very nice. Thx RP. [ Reply ]
ThirdRail_33 Jul 31, 2012 - 19:19	Happy 70th Birthday (eve), Jerry. RIP. [ Reply ]
(former member) May 29, 2012 - 11:16	Everybody in my hotel room loves this song... [ Reply ]
Jminner Apr 27, 2012 - 17:45	Songwriters: GARCIA, JERRY / HUNTER, ROBERT I see you've got your list out, say your piece and get out Guess I get the gist of it, but it's alright Sorry that you feel that way. The only thing there is to say Every silver lining's got a touch of grey I will get by, I will get by, I will get by, I will survive. [ Reply ]
Drone212 Apr 27, 2012 - 17:40	Worst Dead song ever. [ Reply ]
meuks Apr 27, 2012 - 17:39	Very nice! [ Reply ]
meuks Jan 23, 2012 - 15:02	Nice! Fun tune. [ Reply ]
d-don Jan 23, 2012 - 15:02	WonderLizard wrote: Another Dead song, another feeding frenzy for the haters, another altar for the faithful, another day. I, too, have followed them from the beginning—in fact from the time they were The Warlocks, and regardless of what you think of its place in the greater canon of their work, this is a pretty cool song. Garcia's solo could serve as an object lesson to beginning guitarists on how to build your solo around the song's melody. I miss Jerry as a creative force. No matter where he was, no matter the genre, he made things happen. As one of the faithful, I thank you for your words. [ Reply ]
MiracleDrug Jan 23, 2012 - 15:01	once again... the most WELL NAMED band... EVER [ Reply ]
SuzG Jan 23, 2012 - 15:01	Needed this today - gracias [ Reply ]
Sleepytyme Oct 20, 2011 - 13:35	WonderLizard wrote: Another Dead song, another feeding frenzy for the haters, another altar for the faithful, another day. I, too, have followed them from the beginning—in fact from the time they were The Warlocks, and regardless of what you think of its place in the greater canon of their work, this is a pretty cool song. Garcia's solo could serve as an object lesson to beginning guitarists on how to build your solo around the song's melody. I miss Jerry as a creative force. No matter where he was, no matter the genre, he made things happen. [ Reply ]
krich58 Oct 20, 2011 - 13:34	WonderLizard wrote: Another Dead song, another feeding frenzy for the haters, another altar for the faithful, another day. ... Garcia's solo could serve as an object lesson to beginning guitarists on how to build your solo around the song's melody. I miss Jerry as a creative force. No matter where he was, no matter the genre, he made things happen. Ho man, you really hit the nail with this one WonderLizard! I actually Love this song for what it represents (Jerry coming back for Round 2). And I totally dig the guitar solo. Wiht the comment above, I now have a handle with which to listen to it, building around the melody. Perfect. And yes, there is a Lion in that man. [ Reply ]
WonderLizard Jun 16, 2011 - 11:38	Another Dead song, another feeding frenzy for the haters, another altar for the faithful, another day. I, too, have followed them from the beginning—in fact from the time they were The Warlocks, and regardless of what you think of its place in the greater canon of their work, this is a pretty cool song. Garcia's solo could serve as an object lesson to beginning guitarists on how to build your solo around the song's melody. I miss Jerry as a creative force. No matter where he was, no matter the genre, he made things happen. [ Reply ]
sbegf Jun 16, 2011 - 11:36	Leslie wrote: Not really. I could probably easily name 50 Dead tunes that I love right off the top of my head. There are only a handful that I don't care for - this being one. This is the only Dead song I could name off the top of my head and probably only if heard it playing. Never could get into the Dead...at all and this is probably the one and only song I ever liked (not so much anymore because of the massive overplay in the summer of 87). [ Reply ]
bubink Jun 16, 2011 - 11:35	Cracks me up how much negativity this song seems to attract from some... I happen to love it, so thanks for playing! [ Reply ]
winter Jun 16, 2011 - 11:32	GAAAH! I am actually tempted to make an exception to my "no song should be rated Sucko-Barfo" policy for this song. [ Reply ]
calypsus_1 May 15, 2010 - 21:54	Jerry Garcia & Bob Weir - Interview p2 Letterman (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiFga8hwwF8 [ Reply ]
calypsus_1 May 11, 2010 - 01:17	Grateful Dead - "Touch of Grey" Live San Francisco (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l38YXrGJxx0 [ Reply ]