Southbound Train (Version 2)

by Big Bill Broonzy recording of 19 from The Bluesmen, I wonder why that southbound train don't run I wonder why that southbound train don't run Lord, 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, baby, now, your man done come Gal, I know you happy, but poor Bill's just a lonely boy I'm a hard workin' man, I catch the devil everywhere I go I'm a hard workin' man, I catch the devil everywhere I go Lord, if I can make it to the lowland, I won't have to worry no more Standin' at the station, Lord, waitin' for a train Standin' at the station, Lord, I was just waitin' for a train Lord, deep down in my poor heart, baby, that a lie don't ache in pain I've got my ticket, Mr. conductor man, can I ride I've got my ticket, please Mr. conductor man, let me ride Lord, if I make it to the lowland, I'll be satisfied

 

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