Testo Prison Blues Come Down On Me

Testo Prison Blues Come Down On Me

(begin spoken dialogue) Lightnin: I'm wonderin if my folks are gonna be there when I make it there. I'm just wonderin if they in the same ole spot. Friend: I don't know Lightnin, but as bad as you playin that guitar now, they got to be there. But you playin it pretty lonesome there though. Some might be in Heaven, I can't never tell. Lightnin: No, you know I'm just gettin back. I been in State Prison. Friend: How was it down there? Lightnin: It was hard on me. And it was a shame on everybody else. Friend: Yes, now you can hear, about how they would ring them big bells. Lightnin: Yeah. Friend: And every mornin about the break of day, you can hear how, how, howlin goin on everyday. Lightnin: Well, I got over it so I'm glad. But mama's what I'm thinkin about. I wonder if she's in the same old spot? Friend: Yes, I'm quite sure she's there, but I know she's got a worried mind. 'Cause she's got to be worried over her child. (end spoken dialogue) Mmmmmmmmmm, the blues come down on me. Friend: Lord, have mercy, child. Po' Lightnin can't hardly keep from cryin. Friend: Yes, the blues'll make you cry, I know how you feel. Whoo, Lord have mercy, Po' Lightnin can't hardly keep from cryin. Well, I'm just wonderin will I ever make it back, To that old native home of mine? Friend: Please, take me with ya when you go, Lightnin. Lord have mercy.
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