In this one, Toe Turner was returning from the chain gang or prison, according to Odum and Johnson (The Negro and His Songs, p. 206-207) who printed this fragment.

Dey tell me Joe Turner he done come,
Dey tell me Joe Turner he done come,
Oh, dey tell me Joe Turner he done come.

2. Come like he ain't never come befo', etc.

3. Come with that fohty links o' chain, etc.

4. Tell-a me Joe Turner is my man, etc.