Alberta Hunter — Down South Blues

[Verse 1] If I had listened to my dear old mother I'd be right in my Southern home But instead, I had a hard, hard head So I started out to roam Now I've traveled north, south, east, and west No comfort have I found Well I've got my luggage all packed up And again I am down South bound [Verse 2] When I get back, my folks will meet me with outstretched arms Lord, when I get back, my folks will meet me with outstretched arms My father and mother are there to protect and keep me from all harm [Verse 3] My mother's old and her hair is turning gray Lord, my poor mother's old and her hair is turning gray And it would break her heart to see me living this-a way [Instrumental Break] [Verse 4] Now there's an old saying, "It never rains unless it pours" I say there's an old saying, "It never rains unless it pours" But all will be sunshine when I reach those dear old sunny shores [Verse 5] Just as sure as the trains make up in these Northern yards Just as sure as the trains make up in these Northern yards I'm going back down South if I have to ride the rods