Hey Joe - Kicking Against The Pricks
(w. roberts) Hey joe, where you going with that gun in your hand? Hey joe, where you going with that gun in your hand? I’m gonna shoot my baby, i caught her messin round with another man Hey joe, i heard you shot your baby down Hey joe, i heard you shot your baby down […]
(j. webb) By the time i get to phoenix, she’ll be rising And she’ll find that note that i left hanging on the door And she’ll laugh when she reads the part That says: "i’m leaving" Cause i’ve left that girl so many times before And by the time i get to albuquerque, she’ll be […]
Black Betty - Kicking Against The Pricks
(leadbelly) A traditional version is also available. Look-a look-a yonder (3x) Well the sun done gone The captain can’t hold her (3x) The way i do now Ada got a gold mine (3x) Way above her knees The shiv (?) is golden (3x) Above her knees Look-a look-a yonder (3x) Well the sun done gone […]
(l. reed) And what costume shall the poor girl wear To all tomorrow’s parties A hand-me-down dress from who knows where To all tomorrow’s parties And where will she go and what shall she do When midnight comes around She’ll turn once more to sunday’s gown And cry behind the door And what costume shall […]
