Ma Rainey Walking Blues
Woke up this morning : with my head bowed down
I had that mean old feeling : I was in the wrong man's
town
Mailman's been here : but didn't leave no news
That's the reason why : mama's got the walking blues
Walked and walked : till I almost lost my mind
I'm afraid to stop walking : because I might lose some
time
Short time to make it : and a long ways to go
Trying to find the town : they call San Antonio
Thought I'd rest babe : I couldn't hear no news
I'll soon be there : because I've got the walking blues
