John Alden Carpenter — That Soothin Song

Play the blues for me Play the blues for me No other music ‘Ll ease my misery Sing a soothin’ song Said a soothin’ song Cause the man I love’s done Done me wrong Can’t you understand O, understand A good woman’s cryin’ For a no-good man? Black gal like me Black gal like me ‘S got to hear a blues For her misery