Dr. John - There Must Be A Better World Somewhere Lyrics






Sometimes, I wonder just what I am fighting for
I win some battles but I always lose the war
I keep right on stumblin' in this no man's land out there
But I know, yes, I know that there must be a better world somewhere

Flying high, some joker clips my wings
Just 'cause he gets his kicks and he's doing those kind of things
Keep on fallin' into space, either hangin' in mid-air
But I know, yes, I know that there must be a better world somewhere

Every woman I want only wants herself
Everybody I love, loves somebody else
Yeah, every woman got a license to break my heart
And every love affair is over, before it gets a chance to start

If it ain't here, maybe in the year after
Instead of tears, I'll learn all about laughter
Meanwhile, I'm stuck out here, Lord knows it just ain't fair
But I know, yes, I know that there must be a better world somewhere

Every woman I want only wants herself
Everybody I love, loves somebody else
Every woman I know got a license to break my heart
And every love affair is over before it gets a chance to start

If it ain't here, maybe in the year after
Instead of tears, I'll learn all about laughter
Meanwhile, I'm stuck out here, Lord knows it just ain't fair
But I know, yes, I know, hey, I know
That there must be a better world, there sure gotta be a better world
Lord, now there must be a better world somewhere





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  1. J.... H....

    Loved his music, RIP Big John!

  2. J.... S....

    I understand every word of this song. Thanks Doc.

  3. B.... S....

    Thanks for giving me a better world. Here's my take. https://youtu.be/BSyDb6Mf0xw

  4. G.... B....

    tjat was unreal

  5. K.... S....

    Thanks Doc....you hung on a minute/decades....Rest up now!

  6. E.... D....

    Love this. Thank you for the music you left for us. ❤️ Simply beautiful.

  7. J.... N....

    RIP Doc, and thank you for the music......and the lyrics here !!!

  8. S.... D....

    Right place....wrong time Dr. J.....you left a hole in my soul....thanks for your gifts.....rest in peace and eternal happiness....

  9. D.... M....

    The man that inspired "Dr.Teeth" from The Muppet Show.

  10. K.... H....

    Thank you for lyrics that have meaning both then and now.

  11. J.... S....

    I hear ya Doc. Godspeed.

  12. L.... ....

    (((HOLY CROW!!)) Such Monumental Heart, Soul and Voice OOXOOX

  13. L.... ....

    "Sometimes, I wonder just what I am fighting for
    I win some battles but I always lose the war
    I keep right on stumblin' in this no man's land out there
    But I know, yes, I know that there must be a better world somewhere
    Flying high, some joker clips my wings
    Just 'cause he gets his kicks and he's doing those kind of things
    Keep on fallin' into space, either hangin' in mid-air
    But I know, yes, I know that there must be a better world somewhere
    Every woman I want only wants herself
    Everybody I love, loves somebody else
    Yeah, every woman got a license to break my heart
    And every love affair is over, before it gets a chance to start
    If it ain't here, maybe in the year after
    Instead of tears, I'll learn all about laughter
    Meanwhile, I'm stuck out here, Lord knows it just ain't fair
    But I know, yes, I know that there must be a better world somewhere
    Every woman I want only wants herself
    Everybody I love, loves somebody else
    Every woman I know got a license to break my heart
    And every love affair is over before it gets a chance to start
    If it ain't here, maybe in the year after
    Instead of tears, I'll learn all about laughter
    Meanwhile, I'm stuck out here, Lord knows it just ain't fair
    But I know, yes, I know, hey, I know
    That there must be a better world, there sure gotta be a better world
    Lord, now there must be a better world somewhere
    Songwriters: Timothy J Johnson / Shane Minor

  14. D.... B....

    Dr, you've already made this place a better one with your music. Wherever you'll be now, you will shake'em !

  15. S.... G....

    Rest Peacefully Dr. John ....your in that Better World ...Your Music Lives on !

  16. D.... w....

    He wonders NO MORE, he found that Better World Somewhere 💕💕💕💕💕

  17. D.... H....

    Enjoying that place now ain’t ya doc. Big love ✌️

  18. Q.... C....

    RIP Dr John - your music lives on !!

  19. T.... H....

    You came to a much better world Doc =( RIP.

  20. T.... R....

    170K views. So many great artists that only get small recognition. Masters at their craft. Check out the chords to this song and the way Dr. John effortlessly plays it. Yet, some songs and artists have that 3 chord magic in pop songs. Let me be just half as good as this guy on the keys.

  21. W.... A....

    There is no better place to Stay In Peace: In a Better World... Rest In Peace you will never be forgotten!!

  22. H.... ....

    Well Doc, your on the way to that better world somewhere now. We are better people having been blessed with your talent and presence in this world. Have a good trip home and we can still wonder whether there is a better world...somewhere. RIP old friend...

    H.... ....

    Well said Ranger

  23. D.... R....

    When I heard this afternoon that he was gone, I came straight to this video. Talk about making a song your own! What a noble and beautiful person Dr. John was. Sorry to see him go.

    D.... R....

    I came here as soon as I heard the news as well. A true National Treasure. RIP Doc.

  24. s.... a....

    Rest in Peace

  25. J.... s....

    Dr. John may you rest in peace brother.

  26. J.... P....

    Rest in peace Dr. John

  27. D.... N....

    So long, Gris-Gris Man. We'll miss you. Thanks for the great music.

    D.... N....

    Le Grand Gris Gris has left la Bayoo,!

  28. T.... C....

    RIP Mac I loved you man..

  29. J.... D....

    Rest In Peace, Dr John. You will be greatly missed by everyone here in New Orleans!

    J.... D....

    New Orleans and beyond.

  30. S.... B....

    Im sure your headed for that place right now... RIP Dr John I’m Gutted.

  31. J.... H....

    RIP Dr.John

  32. G.... C....

    The Good Doctor doing it right.

  33. G.... V....

    He's making love to the piano. Twinkle.

  34. m.... o....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP1DqvDlxNk

  35. P.... B....

    Now, I love B.B. King's version of this song but Dr. John's version right here is something else. Just wonderful. 👌

  36. R.... A....

    Breathtaking performance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  37. T.... W....

    This song hurts so much in such a good way

  38. D.... B....

    This is THE greatest Dr John video I have ever seen. Absolutely magnificent.

  39. E.... F....

    Sometimes I wonder
    Just what am I fighting for?
    I win some battles
    But I always lose the war
    I keep right on stumblin'
    In this no-man's land out here
    But I know
    Mmmmm yes, I know
    There must be a better world somewhere

    Flying high
    Some joker clips my wings
    Just because he gets a kick
    Out of doing those kind of things
    I keep on fallin' in space
    Or just hangin' in mid-air
    But I know
    Ohh yes, I know
    There has just got to be a better world somewhere

    Every woman I want
    Only wants herself
    Everybody I love
    Seems to love somebody else
    And every woman
    Got a license to break my heart
    And every love affair is over
    Over before it gets a chance to start

    If it ain't dead
    Maybe in the here after
    Instead of tears
    I'll learn all about laughter
    But meanwhile I'm stuck out here
    It just ain't fair,
    But I know
    I said I know
    Oh yes, I know
    There must be a better world somewhere
    There's just gotta be
    Gotta be a better world somewhere

  40. G.... R....

    This is my life. He's singing my life. Right now. This is me. he's good.

    G.... R....

    Michael Riemiek- Hunt Amen Michael. The song title is something I have said since I was a teenager. Wonderful song.

  41. g.... ....

    Let's give credit to the genius who wrote the lyrics to this great song: Doc Pomus, the man Doctor John credits with getting him off dope. What a collaboration those two had!

    g.... ....

    @ConservativeAnthem Muthafucka never had a cold.....

    g.... ....

    LOL....true dat

    g.... ....

    I think he might be referring to crack cocaine or heroin,..

    g.... ....

    +greasemonkey1228 Never knew this. Yeah, it's pretty obvious he's spent a lot of time with drugs at some point in his life

    g.... ....

    greasemonkey1228 I'm glad that you mentioned the name of the lyricist. I heard even Dylan asked for some advice from Doc Pomus.

  42. D.... ....

    Happy Birthday Mac; from TJ & Butter..

  43. G.... K....

    Love That Voice!!!!!

  44. J.... H....

    I love listening 2him ever sense I was a kid

  45. S.... V....

    Where, when, and what performance is this.  Some of my favorite stuff he does is minimalist- Just Dr. John, a piano, and a microphone.

    Thanks for posting.

    S.... V....

    Posted this video to FB as a tribute to a friend. Saw the credit show on FB as a Paris,France tv show "Afterglow" recorded in 96-97.

  46. G.... P....

    grande!!!!!

  47. R.... B....

    NoW ThAtS  ThE BlUeS........Ahooooooooooooooooo

  48. K.... E....

    And some very fine piano playing too!!

  49. K.... E....

    This is really brilliant! I guess his voice never sounded better. I just love the Doctor!

  50. s.... g....

    jesus.. dont git much betta than dis

  51. G.... H....

    One of my heroes, next to Professor Longhair...

    G.... H....

    You sound like an intelligent man. Whoever you are.

    G.... H....

    @nath909 Thank you very much. Yes, I think I am. Another great Blues hero of mine is Fess. You might know him better as Professor Longhair. 

    G.... H....

    @Gregory House Check out Earl Hines Greg "Spontaneous Generations" it's the bomb, best version of "Fatha's Blues" is on it, by the way love your work the acting of course but also your CD, I've posted it, The Vicksburg Blues is just great..!  TJ

  52. w.... o....

    You are not alone my friend. These guys - the very best of the best - touch the depths of our being, bringing something sweet and healing from that 'otherness' way above mundane reality.

  53. g.... ....

    first time I heard this song I must have played it over and over for twenty minutes or so.

  54. c.... ....

    Eric Clapton has collaborated with Dr John on a few songs before and has said he is a huge fan of his and is in awe of his performances. So don't give Clapton a hard time.....if anything its God calling Dr John, God....they are both Gods in my opinion

  55. N.... M....

    YEAH THERES A BETTER WORLD OUT THERE , BUT , IT´S MORE EXPENSIVE THAN WE CAN AFFORD , AN UNPLEASANT TRUE!! oHHH THE MUSIC IS FANTASTIC !!!

  56. J.... ....

    Man, this is blues... that guy makes you feel it.... AMEN Dr John

  57. t.... d....

    I HATE LIKE HELL TO BE THE ONE TO TELL YOU BUT EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS "WRONG"!!! YOU ARE PROBABLY A PARAPALEGIC THAT'S NEVER BEEN LAID AND JUST CAN'T SEEM TO COME TO GRIPS WITH REALITY.

  58. a.... ....

    Bump it up to 480p and get the proper audio this deserves.

  59. S.... B....

    Not only does Dr. John make me feel good he makes me feel at all. Raise your hand if you feel like this song was made for you.

  60. M.... ....

    Victoria, BC August 14th!!! Alix Goolden
    See you there!!!

  61. D.... B....

    Thank You Dr. You speak the truth.

  62. R.... A....

    OH THERES A FAN OF justin bieber lost here poor poor person sure affarid hearing real good pure sound....thanks a lot for this great vid...RAFFI the blues kid

  63. M.... D....

    so wonderful...

  64. T.... B....

    Wow D flat my last exploration on the piano!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  65. M.... ....

    Gracias Dr.John por tu musica es adictiva

  66. g.... p....

    Superb ! Lou Reed speaks of Doc Pomus at the beginning of " Magic and Loss " .
    A lot of thanks

  67. g.... ....

    my favorite blues album is "Till the Night is Gone" a tribute to Doc Pomus. Irma Thomas sings this song. first time i got the cd i must have played this song 10 times in a row... Amen each time

  68. R.... M....

    Amen! Tell the truth, Good Doctor. Tell the truth!

  69. L.... M....

    You know it's a good song (and a great artist,) when you really HEAR the lyrics. I mean, you absorb them, you really take them in, you get the meaning of the song. I always hear Dr. John like that.

  70. I.... ....

    hope so john... -_-

  71. S.... S....

    Dr John près du coeur !

  72. M.... D....

    such a class act... this level of musicianship takes years of livin' ,feelin' /being here ,there & everywhere- in & out and through the darkness countless times and back again and then some.... so much feeling and refinements- Dr John- is a soulman of high repute..