Discover the story of the song > Stuff That Works – Guy Clark

The protagonist talks about different things that he owns and values, like an old blue shirt, a guitar that won't stay in tune, a pair of boots, and a used car that runs well. He also mentions his good friend who is always there for him when he needs him, and his girlfriend who is an artist and has a strong sense of justice. He says that all these things and people are the kind of stuff that he relies on and feels comforted by when he is going through tough times.