Laplegged Drunk Again (1938)

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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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I been drinkin' all night long, I've started again today.
I been drinkin' all night long, started again today.
I been tryin' my best, to drink these worried blues away.

Some people drink to hide their troubles, but that don't mean a thing.
Some people drink to hide their worries and troubles, but that don't mean no thing.
When you think your troubles are gone, and you find yourself drunk again.

Friends, I drink to keep from worrying, I smile to keep from cryin'.
Friends, I drink to keep from worrying, smile just to keep from cryin'.
That's why I cover my troubles, so the public don't know what's on my mind.

I said I was through with love, both whiskey, wine, and gin.
I said I was through with love, both whiskey, wine, and gin.
You know when I found myself, I was laplegged drunk again.

Love will make a many man drink and gamble, and stay out all night long.
Love will make a many man drink and gamble, and stay out all night long.
Love will drive you into many places, sometimes where you don't belong.

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