Lyrics "44" Blues - Roosevelt Sykes

"44" Blues

Lord I say good morning Mr pawnshop man: as I walked in
His door
I says I feel bad this morning: and I really wants my
Forty‑four
Lord I was at a party last night: I was out there till
About half past two
I’m going back out there tonight: I’m out to have some
Shooting to do
Lord the policeman walked around me: they walked around
Me both night and day
When they know I got my forty‑four: they won’t have a
Word to say
Then I made up in my mind: and I don’t
Care how I go
Before I’ll be mistreated: I’m going to shoot my
Forty‑four