Uncle Lijiah Lyrics - The Complete Raunch 'n' Roll Live - Black Oak Arkansas

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah 

He's still alive 

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah 

A hundred and five 

There was a time early in life 

When he gambled to gain 

And he carried a knife 

And he was winnin' that very night 

He cussed the devil, yes he cussed him good 

He swore he'd lick 'em 

Yes he swore he could 

And he dared him to come to 

Him if he would Yeah 

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah 

He's still alive 

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah 

A hundred and five 

It was early in the mornin' 

When he got to bed 

To rest his weary gamblin' head 

When he heard the angry words 

His pappy said 

"Lijiah go and fetch some wood!" 

He heard his words 

And up he stood 

Even though it hurt he knew he should 

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah 

He's still alive 

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah 

A hundred and five 

Outside he heard the rattle of chains 

And he ran from someone 

He thought insane 

As he heard the devil 

Callin' out his name 

The devil grabbed his suspenders well 

And he trembled 

As he felt the hand from hell 

And he let out with a hairy yell 

He jumped in bed with his 

Maw and Paw 

And he told 'em that 

The devil was in Arkansas 

And he told 'em he'd 

Quit gamblin' 

Or break the law