Sam Collins - The Jailhouse Blues lyrics

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The Jailhouse Blues 2:32 Trk 3

Sam Collins

Sam Collins - vocal and slide guitar

Recorded: April 23, 1927 in Richmond, Ind. or Chicago, Ill

12736-A Gennett 6146 Black Patti Records 8026

Album: Sam Collins 'Jail House Blues'

Yazoo 1079 (1990) mastering by Nick Perls

Transcriber: Awcantor@aol.com

When I was layin' in jail, with my

Back turn to the wall

When I was layin' in jail, with my

Back turn to the wall

I could lay down and dream

I could hear my good gal squall

Lord, she brought me coffee

And she brought me tea

Lord, she brought me coffee

And she brought me tea

Ran out dead out the do

With the jailhouse key

I'm goin down to the courthouse

See the judge and the chief police

Goin down to the courthouse

See the judge and the chief police

My good gal fell dead

And I sho' can't see no peace

I'll tell you what I'll do, and I'll

Sho' God-y won't tell no lies

Tell you what I'll do, and I'll

Sho' God ain't gon' lie

I b'lieve I'll lay down

Take morphine and die.

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