Weeping Willow Blues Lyrics - Bessie Smith

I went down to the river, sat beneath the willow tree 

The dew dropped on those willow leaves and it rolled right down on me 

And that's the reason I've got those weeping willow blues 

I went up on the mountain, high as any girl could stand 

And looked down on the mean town that took away my lovin' man 

And that's the reason I've got those weepin' willow blues 

I heard the whistle blowing, the fireman ring the bell 

They're taking away that willow tree that give me this weeping spell 

And that's the reason I've got those weeping willow blues 

When you're broken hearted and your man is out of town 

Go to the river, take the chains and sit down 

And if he don't come back to you, I'll tell you what to do 

Just jump right overboard, 'cause he ain't no more to you