Ma Rainey — Barrel House Blues lyrics
The page contains the lyrics of the song "Barrel House Blues" by Ma Rainey.
Lyrics
Got the barrelhousing blues: feeling awfully dry
I can’t drink moonshine: because I’m afraid I’ll die
Papa likes his sherry: mama likes her corn
Papa likes to shimmy: mama likes to *cole*
Papa likes his bourbon: mama likes her gin
Papa likes his outside women: mama likes the outside men