34 Blues

by Charley Patton

From the album: Founder of the Delta Blues

Founder of the Delta Blues cover art

Lyrics for 34 Blues

I ain't gonna tell nobody, '34 have done for me I ain't gonna tell nobody what, '34 have done for me Took my roller, I was broke as I could be They run me from Will Dockery's, Willie Brown, I want your job They run me from Will Dockery's, Willie Brown, I want your job (Buddy, what's the matter?) I went out and told Papa Charley, "I don't want you hangin' round on my job no more" Fella, down in the country, it almost make you cry Fella, down in the country, it almost make you cry (My God, children!) Women and children flaggin' freight trains for rides Herman got a little six Buick, big six Chevrolet car Herman got a little six Buick, little six Chevrolet car (My God, what solid power!) And it don't do nothin' but, follow behind Harvey Parker's plow And it may bring sorrow, Lord, it may bring cheer It may bring sorrow, Lord, and it may bring cheer Oh Lord, oh Lord, let me see your brand new year

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