Ida Cox — Misery Blues lyrics

Lyrics

Early this morning: when everything was still
My daddy said he was leaving: though it’s against my will
He said I’m leaving mama: and your crying won’t make me stay
The more you cry: the further I’m going away
A man is like a car: that you have to overhaul
Keep him three or four weeks: and you can’t get along at all
I gave him everything: from a diamond on down
The next thing I give him: will be six feet of ground