Deep Elem was the red light district in Dallas during the '30's and the song was first recorded by Patsy Montana's back-up band the Prairie Ramblers, who usually used the name "The Blue Violet Boys" when recording off-color material when Patsy wasn't around. A good recent version is by the Asylum Street Spankers, and the Allan Bros. did a fine record too.

DEEP ELEM BLUES

If you go down to Deep Elem, keep your money in your pants,
'Cause the redheads in Deep Elem won't give a man a chance.

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Oh, sweet mama, daddy's got those Deep Elem blues.
Oh, sweet mama, daddy's got those Deep Elem blues.

I used to know a preacher read his bible through and through.
Then he went down to Deep Elem. Now his preachin' days are through.
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I used to have a sweetie just as sweet as she could be.
Since she went down to Deep Elem, she ain't the gal for me.
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If your Deep Elem sweetie asks you to spend the night,
You better wear a diving suit and keep it on tight.
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If you go down to Deep Elem, keep your money in your hand,
'Cause the redheads in Deep Elem can treat you like a man.
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