Blind Lemon Jefferson — Teddy Bear Blues lyrics

Lyrics

I’m going to make friends: with the fish in the deep
blue sea
And stop the Chicago women: from arguing over me Come here pretty mama: going to take you far across the
pond
I’m going to make my stop in Italy: where the monkey‑man
don’t belong
These women in Chicago: they like their fashions and
forms
But these women from Nashville: swear they just won’t be here long
I said fair brown: let me be your teddy bear
Tie a string on my neck: and I’ll follow everywhere