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Ball and Chain Lyrics by Big Mama Thornton

Stronger Than Dirt

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Sitting by my window
And I was looking out at the rain
Sitting by my window, baby
And I was sitting down, looking out at the rain
You know, something struck me
Clamped on to me just like, just like a ball and chain
I said oh, oh baby
Why do you wanna do these old mean things to me?
I said oh, oh baby, why you wanna
Why you wanna do these old mean things to me?
Because you know I love you
And I'm so sick and tired, so sick and tired of being in misery
Hey hey, ball and chain
I know you're gonna miss me, baby
Oh yes, you're gonna miss all of those sweet things
Oh yes, I know you're gonna miss me, baby
Oh, I know you're gonna miss all of those sweet things
And then you'll find that your whole life will be like mine
Oh Lord, wrapped up like a ball and chain
I said oh, oh baby
Why you wanna do these old mean things to me?
I said oh, oh baby
Why you wanna do these old mean things to me?
I know my love's gonna last with you forever
It's gonna last, I said it's gonna last
Oh, great God almighty, for eternity
Oh yeah, ball and chain
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Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton

About “Ball and Chain” by Big Mama Thornton

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"Ball and Chain" appears on "Stronger Than Dirt".

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