Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Beale Street Blues, artist - Alberta Hunter. Date of issue: 20.11.2012
Song language: English
Beale Street Blues |
| I’ve seen the lights of gay Broadway |
| Old Market Street down by the Frisco Bay |
| I’ve strolled the Prado, I’ve gambled on the Bourse; |
| The seven wonders of the world I’ve seen |
| And many are the places I have been |
| Take my advice, folks, and see Beale Street first! |
| You’ll see pretty browns in beautiful gowns |
| You’ll see tailor-mades and hand-me-downs |
| You’ll meet honest men, and pick-pockets skilled |
| You’ll find that business never ceases 'til somebody gets killed! |
| If Beale Street could talk, if Beale Street could talk |
| Married men would have to take their beds and walk |
| Except one or two who never drink booze |
| And the blind man on the corner singing «Beale Street Blues!» |
| I’d rather be there than any place I know |
| I’d rather be there than any place I know |
| It’s gonna take a sergeant for to make me go! |
| I’m goin' to the river, maybe by and by |
| Yes, I’m goin' to the river, maybe by and by |
| Because the river’s wet, and Beale Street’s done gone dry! |