Louisiana Blues

by Big Bill Broonzy recording of 19 from Blues Roots Vol. 4 (), I wonder why that southbound train don't run I wonder why that southbound train don't run Oh, you don't need no tellin', little girl, you know what you've done You made me love you, now your man done come You made me love you, now your man done come I right know you're happy, little girl, but Bill's just a lonely boy Someday baby, your trouble may be like mine Someday baby, your trouble may be like mine I'd you have the blues made me worry, sometimes baby you might write Standin' at the station, Lord, I'll waitin' for a train Standin' at the station, Lord, I'll waitin' for a train Oh, deep down in my poor heart, baby, that a lie don't ache in pain I got no ticket, Mr. conductor man, please let me ride I ain't got no ticket, Mr. conductor man, please let me ride Lord, I wanna make it back to the lowland, man, where I'll be satisfied So, goodbye baby, I'm gonna leave you here So, goodbye baby, I've got to leave you here Lord, I'm on my way to the lowland, I don't even care

 

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