Blind Blake — Doing A Stretch

[Verse 1] I had a fall five to twenty‑one When I get back we going to have some fun Up the river daddy gonna do a stretch [Verse 2] Baby baby tell me the true facts Will you be waiting when I get back Up the river daddy gonna do a stretch [Verse 3] I told the warden you pay my fine It didn't seem that he paid me no mind Up the river daddy gonna do a stretch [Verse 4] The good things you have done I can't forget If you quit me baby it will be my death Up the river daddy gonna do a stretch [Verse 5] I love you baby whole heart and soul Stand by me until I get my parole Up the river daddy gonna do a stretch [Verse 6] Be careful baby while I'm gone You can't be good I'll be gone too long Up the river daddy gonna do a stretch [Verse 7] Going away and how happy I will be I know still love me Up the river daddy gonna do a stretch