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Mr. McTell Got the Blues Lyrics by Blind Willie McTell

Ultimate Blues Collection

1928

I'm leaving town, baby, gonna leave my home
I’m leaving town, baby, going to leave my home
I'm going where, baby, I'm better known
I done walked these blocks, I got to buy me some shoes
I done walked these blocks, so I got to buy me some shoes
And that is why Mr. McTell got the blues
I got drunk last night, mama, and the night before
Got drunk last night and the night before
And if luck don’t change: Mr McTell won't get drunk no more
Cigarettes is my ruin, whiskey is my cravе
Cigarettes is my ruin, whiskey is my cravе
Some of these nice‑looking women going to carry me to my grave

About “Mr. McTell Got the Blues” by Blind Willie McTell

Read the complete lyrics to "Mr. McTell Got the Blues" by Blind Willie McTell from the album "Ultimate Blues Collection" in 1928. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B, Blues.

"Mr. McTell Got the Blues" is performed by Blind Willie McTell. from the album "Ultimate Blues Collection" in 1928 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Mr. McTell Got the Blues", explore more songs by Blind Willie McTell using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Mr. McTell Got the Blues" is credited to Blind Willie McTell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mr. McTell Got the Blues" appears on "Ultimate Blues Collection" in 1928.

Visit the Blind Willie McTell artist page at /artist/blind-willie-mctell for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.