I Ain't Superstitious

by Willie Dixon recording of 19?? from Chess single no. 1823, Well, I ain't superstitious, black cat just cross my trail Well, I ain't superstitious, oh the black cat just cross my trail Don't sweep me with no broom, I might get put in jail When my right hand itches, I gets money for sure When my right hand itches, I gets money for sure But, when my left eye jumps, somebody's got to go Well, I ain't superstitious, black cat just cross my trail Well, I ain't superstitious, black cat just cross my trail Don't sweep me with no broom, I just might get put in jail Well, the dogs are howlin, all over the neighborhood Whoa, the dogs are howlin, all over the neighborhood That is true sign of death, baby, that ain't no good Well, I'm not superstitious, blow that black cat across my trail Well, I'm not superstitious, a black cat across my trail Don't sweep me with no broom, I just might get put in jail That's bad luck for me

 

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