Roosevelt Sykes — Kelly's 44 Blues lyrics

Lyrics

Lord I say good morning Mr pawnshop man: as I walked in his door
I says I feel bad this morning: and I really wants my forty‑four
Lord I was at a party last night: I was out there till
about half past two
I’m going back out there tonight: I’m out to have some
shooting to do Lord the policeman walked around me: they walked around
me both night and day
When they know I got my forty‑four: they won’t have a word to say
Then I made up in my mind: and I don’t
care how I go Before I’ll be mistreated: I’m going to shoot my forty‑four