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Blues Lyrics - Lightnin' Hopkins Jailhouse Blues
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by Clarence Smith
recording of 1946 and 1961-1964 resp.
from Sittin' In With (Sony Legacy) &
Complete Prestige/Bluesville Recordings (Bluesville 7PCD-4406-2 and Prestige 4406-2)
Well I wouldn't mind staying in jail, but I've gotta stay there so long
Well I wouldn't mind staying in jail, but I've gotta stay there so long
You know it seem like all my friends, you know they done shook hands and gone
Thirty days in jail, with my back turned to the wall
Thirty days in jail, with my back turned to the wall
Yes you know some other skinner must be kickin' in my stall
Hey mister jailer please, will you please bring me the key
Hey mister jailer, will you please sir bring me the key
I just want you to open the door, cause this ain't no place for me
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