Ethel Waters — One Man Nan

[Verse] "One Man" Nan, a gal from Alabam' Never loved but "Good Man" Sam "Good Man" Sam slipped off the levee one day Fell into the river, then he faded away When "One Man" Nan got the news She started down the road and sang these weary blues [Chorus] I'm goin' down to the levee where the water's heavy Gonna find my "Good Man" Sam I made a vow when I got him that I'd never drop him When he was in a jam The very thought of Sam sinkin', that's my cup It's gonna be my place to pick him up I'm goin' down to the levee where the water's heavy Gonna find my "Good Man" Sam [Bridge] "One Man" Nan, levee bound Feet flip-floppin' on the ground Ripped up trees, roots and all Just like a cannonball She outran her shadow Left it far behind Started runnin' sideways Just to keep from flyin' Folks for miles round about Heard old Nanny shout [Chorus] I'm goin' down to the levee where the water's heavy Gonna find my "Good Man" Sam I made a vow when I got him that I'd never drop him When he was in a jam The very thought of Sam sinkin', that's my cup It's gonna be my place to pick him up I'm goin' down to the levee where the water's heavy Gonna find my "Good Man" Sam