STARVATION BLUES
As recorded by Charlie Jordan, 1931.

1. Lord, Lord, starvation is at my do'. (2x)
But it ain't no need of running, because I ain't got no place to go.

2. The grasses are dying; the rivers are dropping low. (2x)
Do you know what is the matter? Starvation is at my do'.

3. Well I used to eat cake, baby, but now I have to eat hard cornbread (2x)
And I would rather be sleeping somewhere in a graveyard dead.

4. Got more women started begging that never had to beg before. (2x)
These starvation times have drove them from their door.

5. Now I almost had a square meal the other day, (2x)
But the garbage man come and he moved the can away.

6. Now I remember one time when I had a plenty to eat, (2x)
But now the time has come, my kids find no place to sleep.