Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Prison Cell Blues , by - Blind Lemon Jefferson. Release date: 19.06.2005
Song language: English
Prison Cell Blues |
| Getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell |
| Lord, I wouldn’t have been here if it had not been for Nell |
| Lay awake at night and just can’t eat a bite |
| Used to be my rider but she just won’t treat me right |
| Got a red-eyed captain and a squabbling boss |
| Got a mad dog sergeant, honey, and he won’t knock off |
| I’m getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell |
| Lord, I wouldn’t 've been here if it had not been for Nell |
| I asked the government to knock some days off my time |
| Well, the way I’m treated, I’m about to lose my mind |
| I wrote to the governor, please turn me a-loose |
| Since I don’t get no answer, I know it ain’t no use |
| I’m getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell |
| Lord, I wouldn’t have been here if it had not been for Nell |
| I hate to turn over and find my rider gone |
| Walking across my floor, Lordy, how I moan |
| Lord, I wouldn’t have been here if it had not been for Nell |
| I’m getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell |