Jackson recorded this at least twice. Here's another variant. CAIRO BLUES As recorded by Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson on Arhoolie F1004, 1960 (~2:51). You know I want to go to Cairo but the water's all over town. (2x) The polices on the corner don't 'low nobody 'round. The girl I love, she got washed away. (2x) Well now, since she been gone, you know, I got nowhere to stay. Cairo, Cairo, what a place I dearly love. (2x) Ev'rything so pleasant 'round me and the moon and stars above. [Break] You know, I'm ragged and dirty, babe; I'm barefoot and hungry too. (2x) But if I clean up, girl, can I go home with you?
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