Broke And Hungry

I'm broke and hungry, ragged and dirty too. I said Im broke and hungry, ragged and dirty too. Mama, if I clean up, can I go home with you?. . I'm motherless, fatherless, sister and brotherless too.

Bad Luck Blues

I wanna go home and I ain't got sufficient clothes. Doggone my bad luck soul. Wanna go home and I ain't got sufficient clothes. I mean sufficient, talking about clothes.

If I'm Unworthy

I've found a new meaning. For the oldest words in use. Now I no longer ask myself. What have I got to lose. If I'm unworthy of the power I own over you.

Half Asleep

Waiting to be brought about. She turns before the grand reveal. And every time she chickens out. Those old familiar doubts she feels. Songs about a life unlived.

Don't Tell Our Friends About Me

The older I am, the wiser I'm not. And I felt ashamed of how angry I got. I know I was not getting my message across. I know you can't stand it when that's how I talk.

Curable Disease

Go on and taste your dreams, leave me with the bill.. And miss me half as much as you say you will.. You can make me believe that you need me still.. Love may be a curable disease,.

Places And Spaces

places and spaces iv'e been. had a lot of women. seen a lot of land. takes a little while. then you'll understand.

Nice Work If You Can Get It

The man who only lives for making money. Lives a life that isn't necessarily sunny. Likewise the man who works for fame. . There's no guarantee that time won't erase his name.

I've Got The World On A String

I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow. Got the string around my finger. What a world, what a life, I'm in love!. I've got a song that I sing.

Interview [excerpts Of A Conversation Between Bill And Harry Evans]

Watermelon Man

Hey - watermelon man. Hey you with the red truck. Watermelon man. Bring me a watermelon (make it nice and juicy). Make it mellow (yes you young fellow).

My Man Called Me

Chorus:. My man called me this morning. My man called me this morning. Stop. Listen. This is what he said:. He said "Hello Baby". My sweetie's voice did sound.

Little Red Rooster

Got a little red rooster. And that rooster lazy just to crow for day. I got a little red rooster. And that rooster too lazy to crow for day. I know he keeps everything in the barnyard.

Let Your Tears Fall Babe

Let your tears fall baby. If you really want to cry. Let your tears fall baby. If you really want to cry. I can't please you darlin'. No matter how I try.

Hound Dog

You ain't nothing but a hound dog. Been snoopin' 'round the door. You ain't nothing but a hound dog. Been snoopin' 'round my door. You can wag your tail.

Gonna Leave You

One day I'm gonna leave you, I know you think I won't.. Well, gonna find someone to love me.. Because you think I won't. You always too tired.. Always, too tired to give me a little kiss..

Worried Life Blues

Oh, lordy Lord, oh, lordy Lord. It hurts me so bad for us to part. . But someday, baby. I ain't gonna worry my life any more. . So many night since you been gone.

Why Should I Hang Around

I just don't know, what's this all about?. What is it all about, boys?. I just don't know, what's this all, all about?. The woman I love, is tryin' to put me out.

Tuff Luck Blues

It's too bad, things are going so tuff with me. It's too bad, things are going so tuff with me. I'm blue and disgusted as any poor man could be. . I used to have a car and it was painted white an black.

Texas Blues

Texas Blues 2:53 Trk 6. (M. Merriweather). Big Maceo. Big Maceo - vocals & piano. w/Tampa Red - guitar & vocal, Ransom Knowling - string bass.. Recorded Tues. June 24, 1941.