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Thread #111501 Message #2354059
Posted By: 12-stringer
31-May-08 - 08:48 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Long Chain Charlie and Moundsville
Subject: Lyr Add: LONG CHAIN CHARLIE BLUES (Bill Cox)
Long Chain Charlie Blues as sung by Bill Cox, with harmonica and guitar, on ARC mx 15856-1, recorded at NYC, 4 September 1934 and released on several of the ARC labels (Banner, Melotone, Perfect, Oriole, Romeo, and Conqueror). A reissue is available on the JSP box set, "Mountain Blues," along with several other Cox sides. The song is probably a Cox composition.
harmonica intro
Oh, the jury found me guilty Long Chain Charlie's on his way He'll take me to my lonely prison cell. They are taking me to prison For a long long time to stay Where I'll never see them sunny days no mo'.
chorus: I've got the blues I've got them lonely prison blues. They will lock me in my cell For a crime that I won't tell Where I'll never see them sunny days no mo'.
harmonica break
They will take me to the pen Where my troubles will begin And I'll never get no custard cake or pie. They will teach me how to sew Some of the prettiest clothes you know Lord, I'll never see them sunny days no mo'.
Now if ever you go free Take your time and think of me Just call around and see me now and then. They sent me up for life And I'll lose my pretty wife, And I'll never see them sunny days no mo'.