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Leadbelly |
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Thirty days in the workhouse |
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Six long months in jail |
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Now they got me in trouble |
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No one to go my bail |
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When a man get in trouble |
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Everybody turns him down |
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Now I believe to my soul |
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That I'm prison bound |
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Has a done like my baby told me |
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I wouldn't be here today |
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I would not be in trouble |
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Six long months to stay |
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Now please Mr. Jailer |
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Unlock the door for me |
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The jail house is full of blues |
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And they done come down on me |
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I'm a hard workin' prisoner |
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Sent here without a trial |
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Now my heart is achin' to stay here |
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This great long while |