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Worried Man Blues (Sing it Yourself)

by Ballad of America

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This is a Sing it Yourself recording from the nonprofit Ballad of America, Inc. For more information, visit balladofamerica.org/sing-it

lyrics

chorus:
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
I'm worried now
But I won't be worried long

verses:
I went across the river, I lay down to sleep
I went across the river, I lay down to sleep
When I woke up had shackles on my feet

Twenty-nine links of chain around my leg
Twenty-nine links of chain around my leg
And on each link the initials of my name

I asked the judge what might be my fine?
I asked the judge what might be my fine?
Twenty-one years on the RC Mountain Line

The train arrived, sixteen coaches long
The train arrived, sixteen coaches long
The girl I love is on that train and gone

If anyone asks you who composed this song
If anyone asks you who composed this song
Tell ‘em was I, and I sing it all day long

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released March 14, 2022

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Ballad of America Hollywood, Florida

Sing it Yourself and Sing it Together recordings of traditional American folk songs from the nonprofit Ballad of America, Inc. Visit our website for more information.

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