Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song The Ballad Of Blind Tom , by - Elton John. Release date: 31.12.2012
Song language: English
The Ballad Of Blind Tom |
| «Say that boy’s a wonderment» |
| «No! |
| The kid’s a freak» |
| But that kid he don’t care none |
| His black hands resting on the keys |
| Hoppin' like a big old frog |
| And hissin' like a train |
| Entertaining royalty |
| All points east, west and in-between |
| General he’s a fine old man |
| Treat him like his own |
| «Boy wouldn’t know from money» |
| Just throw old Blind Tom a bone |
| From the times of King Cotton |
| May we present to you |
| All you Jim Crow monkeys |
| From Harlan County down to Tuscaloo |
| Play me anything you like |
| I’ll play it back to you |
| Be careful what you call me though |
| Some things cut clear on through |
| I may be an idiot |
| I may be a savant |
| I didn’t choose this life for me |
| But it’s something that I want |
| Cocks that old big head aside |
| Grunts a word or two |
| Keeps 'em guessin' every night |
| Is he really gonna make it through |
| Faint hearts with their fans out |
| Starched collars and cigars |
| He weren’t no use for slavin' |
| «I wouldn’t want him in my yard» |