Charley Patton — Bird Nest bound lyrics

Lyrics

Come on mama: go to the edge of town
I know where there’s a bird nest: built down on the
ground
If I was a bird mama: I would build a nest in the heart
of town
So when the town get lonesome: I’d be bird nest bound
Hard luck is at your front door: blues are in your room
Callin' at your back door: what’s gonna become of you
Sometimes I say I need you: then again I don’t
Sometimes I think I’ll quit you: then again I won’t
Oh I remember one morning: standing in my baby’s door
Look a‑here papa Charley: I don’t want you no more
Take me home sweet home: baby to that shining star
You don’t need no telling: mama take you in my car