Slave To The Blues - Ma Rainey

Ain’t robbed no train, ain’t done no hanging crime

Ain’t robbed no train, ain’t done no hanging crime

It’s just that i’m a slave to the blues, even 'bout that man of mine

Blues do tell me, do I have to die a slave

Blues do tell me, do I have to die a slave

Do you hear me screaming, you’re going to take me to my grave

If I could break these chains, and let my worried heart go free

If I could break these chains, and let my worried heart go free

Well it’s too late now, the blues have made a slave of me

You see me raving, you hear me crying

You see me raving, you hear me crying

Oh lord, this wounded heart of mine

Folks i’m a‑grieving, from my head to my shoes

I’m a good‑hearted woman, but still i’m chained to the blues