Down South Blues by Alberta Hunter Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If I had listened to my dear old mother
I'd be right in my Southern home
But instead, I had a hard, hard head
So I started out to roam
Now I've traveled north, south, east, and west
No comfort have I found
Well I've got my luggage all packed up
And again I am down South bound

[Verse 2]
When I get back, my folks will meet me with outstretched arms
Lord, when I get back, my folks will meet me with outstretched arms
My father and mother are there to protect and keep me from all harm

[Verse 3]
My mother's old and her hair is turning gray
Lord, my poor mother's old and her hair is turning gray
And it would break her heart to see me living this-a way

[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 4]
Now there's an old saying, "It never rains unless it pours"
I say there's an old saying, "It never rains unless it pours"
But all will be sunshine when I reach those dear old sunny shores

[Verse 5]
Just as sure as the trains make up in these Northern yards
Just as sure as the trains make up in these Northern yards
I'm going back down South if I have to ride the rods