Bessie Smith - Emily Jane White

I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?

I would die in heaven just to meet your soul.

I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?

I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet your…

Shot to the ego boy it’s where this knife runs through,

Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual,

Shot to the ego boy it’s where this knife runs through,

Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual.

I said oh oh, father lay me down,

Down on this sunken ground,

I said oh oh, father lay me down,

Down on this sunken ground.

But she’s got a crucifix hidin' way down in this pit, oh If you wish to call her out,

Call her with your bravest shout,

I said oh oh, father lay me down,

Down on this sunken ground,

I said oh oh, father lay me down,

Down on this sunken ground.

I said oh oh Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?

I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet your soul.