“Been in the Pen So Long”

Description

"Been in the pen so long, Oh honey, I'll be long gone, Been in the pen, Lord, I got to go again...." The singer tells of lonesomeness. He mentions that "some folks crave for Memphis, Tennessee, But New Orleans [or another city] is good enough for me."

References

1. Sandburg, pp. 220-221, "Been in the Pen So Long" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Silber-FSWB, p. 65, "Been in the Pen So Long" (1 text)
3. BI, San220