There's a saying going 'round and I begin to think it's true. It's awful hard to love someone, when they don't care 'bout you. Once I had a lovin' man, as good as many in this town.
I've been blue all day, my man's gone away. He has left his mama cold for another gal I'm told. I tried to treat him kind, I thought he would be mine.
It's a long, long lane that has no turning. And it's a fire that always keeps on burning. Mister devil down below. Pitchfork in his hand. And that's where you are going to go.
My man ain't acting right, he stays out late at night. And still he says he loves no one but me. But if I find that gal, that tries to steal my pal. I'll get her told, just you wait and see.
Jenny Neale. Down in Beale. Gave her papa the air. Left him cold. Got him told. Said she didn't care. Old Joe, her beau. Looked just like he would die.
Honey, there's a funny feeling 'round my heart,. And it's bound to drive your mama wild. It must be something they call the Cuban Doll,. It weren't your mama's angel child.
Southern nights. have you ever felt a southern night?. Free as a breeze. not to mention the trees. Whistling tunes that you know and love so.. . Southern nights.
So you think the girl is crazy. To eat up your lies like it's good. (Your lies like apple pie). (She don't even cry). She is not a fool. She's just tryin' to do what her heart says to.
Papa, papa, you in a good man's way. Papa, papa, you in a good man's way. I can find one better than you any time of day. . You ain't no good so you better haul your freight.
Ever since Miss Susie Johnson. Lost her jockey Lee. There has been much excitement. And more to be. . You can hear her moanin. Moanin night and morn. She's wonderin' where her.
My fur coat's sold. Oh Lord ain't it cold. But I'm not gonna holler. Cause I've still got a dollar. And when I get low. Oh, I get high. . My man walked out.
You're my man, you're so nice and brown. Sweetest man in this town. I heard you say you was goin' away. And leave me here to stay. I feel like I could cry.
I hate to see de evenin' sun go down,. Hate to see de evenin' sun go down. 'Cause ma baby, he done lef' dis town.. Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today,.
Standin' in the rain and ain't a drop fell on me. Standin' in the rain and ain't a drop fell on me. My clothes is all wet but my flesh is as dry as can be.
Short John is my doctor, and he sho' is good to me. Yes I'm puttin' on John down, Short John's my man and he sho' is good to me. When I treat him right, I get the whole treatment for free!.
Judge you want to hear my plea. Before you open up your court. But I don't want no sympathy. 'Cause I done cut my good man's throat. I caught him with a trifling Jane.
Captain, tell your men to get on board. I sure see 'em just pull into another shore. . I'm dreary in mind and I'm so worried in heart. Oh, the best of friends sho' has got to part.
Mister Rich Man, Rich Man. Open up your heart and mind. Mister Rich Man, Rich Man. Open up your heart and mind. Give the poor man a chance. Help stop these hard, hard time.
Woke up this morning and I looked around. So disappointed, I laid back down. Oh, what a dream, what a dream. I had last night. . Dreamed I held you in my arms.
You wanna get rich you got to get out and dig. You want long hair go buy yourself a wig. Please believe me, gonna tell it to you slow. It's a real true sayin', "One monkey won't stop no show"..