I'LL GET A BREAK SOMEDAY
(Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red))

You hear me singing this lonesome song.
I've had more trouble than the days are long.
CHO: But after all my hard trials (?), I'll get a break someday.

Now, I am doing the best I can,
But my friend she don't understand. CHO.

She left me ill and in despair
With grief and worry everywhere. CHO.

Yes, I'm too sad, to be true,
But she left me helpless and awful blue. CHO.

You'll wonder why I weep and moan.
She wrecked my life and now she's gone. CHO.

Now, all I need is a helping hand
And some sweet woman that will understand.
CHO: Then...

[As recorded by Tampa Red, 1934. Also recorded by Casey Bill Weldon. JTD]