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Banty Rooster Blues Lyrics by Charley Patton

Screamin ‘And Hollerin’ The Blues (The World Of Charley Patton)

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[Verse 1]
I'm gonna buy me a banty, put him at my backdoor
I'm gonna buy me a banty, put him at my backdoor
So when he see a stranger a-comin', he'll flap his wings and crow
[Verse 2]
What you want with a rooster, he won't crow 'fore day
What you want with a rooster, he won't crow 'fore day
What you want with a man, when he won't do nothin' he say
[Verse 3]
What you want with a hen won't, cackle when she lays
What you want with a hen won't, cackle when she lays
What you want with a woman, when she won't do nothin' I say
[Verse 4]
Ah take my picture, hang it up in Jackson wall
Ah take my picture, hang it up in Jackson wall
Anybody asks you "What about it", tell 'em "That's all I saw"
[Verse 5]
My hook's in the water, and my cork's on top
My hook's in the water, and my cork's on top
How can I lose, Lord, with the help I got
[Verse 6]
I know my dog anywhere I hear him bark
I know my dog anywhere I hear him bark
I can tell my rider, if I feel her in the dark
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Charley Patton

Charley Patton

About “Banty Rooster Blues” by Charley Patton

Read the complete lyrics to "Banty Rooster Blues" by Charley Patton from the album "Screamin ‘And Hollerin’ The Blues (The World Of Charley Patton)". 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 In English, USA, Country.

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"Banty Rooster Blues" is credited to Charley Patton. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Banty Rooster Blues" appears on "Screamin ‘And Hollerin’ The Blues (The World Of Charley Patton)".

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