BALL AND CHAIN BLUES
As recorded by Cowboy Copas.

(Got the ball and chain blues.)

Just left my baby; it was late last night.
Had to leave that girl; she wouldn't treat me right.
The cops picked me up; they put me in jail.
Now that mean old woman won't go my bail.

I got the ball and chain blues; keep a-lookin' through the bars.
Only friends I have are the moon and stars.
There's nobody to tell my troubles to,
So I'll stay here with the ball and chain blues.

(Got the ball and chain blues.)

When I left that woman, she was mighty, mighty mad.
Didn't make no difference; had to leave that gal.
I packed my bag, headed out for the rail.
I just couldn't make it; landed up in jail.

I got the ball and chain blues; keep a-lookin' through the bars.
Only friends I have are the moon and stars.
There's nobody to tell my troubles to.
So I'll stay here with the ball and chain blues.

(Got the ball and chain blues.)

(Got the ball and chain blues.) [fade]