Lyrics Black Betty - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Black Betty

That Monday, I was arrested
Tuesday, I locked up in jail
Wednesday baby, my trial’s tested
On Thursday, nobody could blow my bail
Yes, I’m almost done (3x)
And I ain’t gonna yell against no bells
On Monday, baby I went a-walking
Tuesday, I … asked to go On Wednesday I sat down a-talking
On Thursday she hock all a my clothes
Yes, I’m almost done (3x)
And I ain’t gonna … no more