C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1377864 By Carol Kay. By John Dobken and Ron Patton. Broadway,Country,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 6 pages. Twintastic Music #962479. Published by Twintastic Music (A0.1377864). Bitter and Blue is an original pop country song co-written by John Dobken and Ron Patton. The lyrics tell the story of someone going through a difficult breakup and the emotions associated with it, including feelings of bitterness, sadness (being blue), sleepless nights, and shattered dreams.