“The Cholly Blues”
Description
"Broke an' hungry, ragged an' dirty too (x2), Jes' want to know, baby, kin I go home wid you?" The singer describes how a hard life made him turn rambler, and promises her subtle rewards. He hopes to find a woman "an' roam no' mo.'"
Cross references
- cf. "Stormalong" (floating verses)
- cf. "Deep Blue Sea (II)" (floating verses)
References
- Lomax-ABFS, pp. 201-203, "The 'Cholly' Blues" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #15554
- BI, LxA201