Lady Luck Blues

by Bessie Smith

From the album: Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out / Take It Right Back ('Cause I Don't Want It Here)

Track 10 of 22 on Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out / Take It Right Back ('Cause I Don't Want It Here) (1929).

Duration: 3:07

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Lyrics for Lady Luck Blues

Bad luck has come to stay Trouble never end My man has gone away With a girl I thought was my friend I'm worried down with care Lordy, can't you hear my prayer? Lady luck, lady luck Won't you please smile down on me? There's the time, friend of mine I need your sympathy I've got a horseshoe on my door I've knocked on wood 'til my hands are sore Since my man's done turned me loose I've got those lady luck blues, I mean I've got those lady luck blues Lady luck, lady luck Won't you please smile down on me? There's the time, friend of mine I need your sympathy I've got his picture turned upside down I've sprinkled goofer dust all around Since my man is gone, I'm all confused I've got those lady luck blues, find my good man I've got those lady luck blues

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