Hell Divers Homecoming Blues

[Intro] *[Upright bass walks a fast, driving line, drums swing hard with crisp snare and cymbal, piano comps sharp chords, trumpet stabs a bluesy riff]* [Verse 1] Stepped off the transport, heart beating fast Left the Automaton Front , put the w*r in the past Dust on my boots, medals pinned on my chest Dreams of my sweetheart, puttin' all doubts to rest Suitcase felt heavy, but my spirit felt light Headin' back home, into the soft city night Whistled a tune, a jumpin' jazz sound Thought I was comin' to solid ground [Chorus] Hell Diver's homecoming blues Got some unexpected, terrible news (Yeah!) Swing low, sweet betrayal, cuts like a k***e Thought I was comin' home to my life! Hell Diver's homecoming blues Got nothin' left here, nothin' to lose (No!) Bass walks heavy, horns start to wail Found my whole world up for sale! [Verse 2] Key in the lock, pushed open the door Heard unfamiliar laughter driftin' up from the floor Silk robe she's wearin', ain't the one that I bought Some slick-talkin' stranger, sittin' right in *my* spot Saw it right then, clear as the blue sky That look in her eye, that tell-tale lie He wasn't no soldier, just some downtown cat Wearin' my welcome, sittin' right where I sat! [Chorus] Hell Diver's homecoming blues Got some unexpected, terrible news (Yeah!) Swing low, sweet betrayal, cuts like a k***e Thought I was comin' home to my life! Hell Diver's homecoming blues Got nothin' left here, nothin' to lose (No!) Bass walks heavy, horns start to wail Found my whole world up for sale! [Bridge] (Spoken over a tense, muted trumpet line and pulsing bass) Saw red, yeah... pure fire inside. But a lone Diver ain't wise. Hit the phone, made a call, heard the voices I knew. "Sarge? Got a situation... needs the whole crew. Corner of Elm and 5th... ten minutes flat. Bring the brass knuckles... we're settlin' that." [Solo Section - Saxophone & Piano] *[Tenor sax takes a fiery, aggressive solo full of blues licks and sharp attacks, piano responds with dissonant chords and frantic runs underneath the relentless walking bass and driving drums. The energy builds, depicting the confrontation.]* [Verse 3] Met the boys down the block, shadows long and deep No words were needed, promises we'd keep Found that smooth operator, walkin' alone Under the streetlight, talkin' soft on the phone We closed in quick, silent and tight Like diving on target in the d**d of the night No fancy talk, just the work to be done Under the rhythm of the streetlamp hum We settled the score, the way it had to be For cheatin' on a brother from the stary sea [Chorus] Hell Diver's homecoming blues Settled the score, paid all the dues (Yeah!) Swing low, sweet vengeance, cold and precise Cleared the decks under the city lights! Hell Diver's homecoming blues Got nothin' left here, nothin' to lose (No!) Bass walks heavy, horns shout the news Back to the w*r, back to the blues! [Outro] *[Full band kicks back in hard]