Hobo Chang Ba

by Captain Beefheart

From the album: Trout Mask Replica

Track 24 of 28 on Trout Mask Replica (1969).

Duration: 2:01

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Lyrics for Hobo Chang Ba

Strawwood claw rattlin' m' jaw I can't call it usin' It's just sumptin' soothin' Feather times uh feather Mornin' time t' thaw Hobo chang ba Hobo chang ba Standin' still is losin' Feather times a feather Mornin' time t' thaw Strawwood claw rattlin' m' jaw Hobo chang ba Hobo chang ba Hobo chang ba 'o Hobo chang ba 'o Stand t' gain m' ground Lay t' rest the law The ocean is m' mother 'N the freight train is m' paw Hobo chang ba Hobo chang ba 'o Hobo chang ba The rails I ride 'r rustin' The new sunrise m' trustin' The rails I ride 'r rustin' The new sunrise m' trustin' Strawwood claw rattlin' m' jaw Hobo chang ba ooh Hobo chang ba, Hobo

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