Ball And Chain Blues (1926)

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Lonnie Johnson

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer/guitarist and songwriter who pioneered the role of jazz guitar and is recognized as the first to play single-string guitar solos. Johnson was not only one of the few black blues musicians invited to be 'guest featured' on a number of jazz recording sessions, he was also one of the only classic 1920's blues artists to have a revived a high-charting career after WWII. more »

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Standing in the rain by the lamppost, next to the curb and snow.
Standing in the rain by the lamppost, next to the curb and snow.
Wanting to see the one I love, is leavin' me all alone.

People the worried blues, stood by me the whole night through.
The worried blues, stood by me the whole night through.
I say, “Blues, what do you think I can do with you?”

I meet two people, I don't know your names.
I meet two people, I don't know your names.
But the blues is weighting my poor heart down, just like a ball and chain.

People I once had a good wife, but those days are passed by.
People I once had a good wife, but those days are passed by.
Ah, these triflin' women, has made me throw my happy home life.

If you get a good wife, try an' try to keep her home.
If you get a good wife men, do all you can to keep her home.
‘Cause there's women now, only soon lead a good man roam.

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