Emily Jane White Bessie Smith lyrics

I said, oh, oh Bessie Smith
Why do you hang your head so low?
I would die in heaven just to meet your soul

I said, oh, oh Bessie Smith
Why do you hang your head so low?
I would die in heaven
I would die in heaven just to meet your

Shot to the ego, boy, it's where this knife runs through
Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual
Shot to the ego, boy, it's where this knife runs through
Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual

I said, oh, oh father, lay me down
Down on this sunken ground
I said, oh, oh father, lay me down
Down on this sunken ground


But she's got a crucifix hidin'
Way down in this pit, oh
If you wish to call her out
Call her with your bravest shout

I said, oh, oh father, lay me down
Down on this sunken ground
I said, oh, oh father, lay me down
Down on this sunken ground

I said, oh, oh Bessie Smith
Why do you hang your head so low?
I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven
I would die in heaven just to meet your soul