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Down the Dirt Road Blues Lyrics by Charley Patton

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

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[Verse 1]
I'm goin' away, to Illinois
I'm goin' away, to Illinois
I'm worried now, but I won't be worried long

[Verse 2]
My rider got somethin', she's tryin'a keep it hid
My rider got somethin', she's tryin'a keep it hid
Lord, I got somethin' to find that somethin' with

[Verse 3]
I feel like choppin', chips flyin' everywhere
I feel like choppin', chips flyin' everywhere
I been to the Nation, Lord, but I couldn't stay there

[Verse 4]
Some people say them oversea blues ain't bad
(Why, of course they are)
Some people say them oversea blues ain't bad
(What was a-matter with 'em)
It must not a-been them oversea blues I had

[Verse 5]
Every day seem like murder here
(My God, I'm no sheriff)
Every day seem like murder here
I'm gonna leave tomorrow, I know you don't bid my care

[Verse 6]
Can't go down any dirt road by myself
Can't go down any dirt road by myself
(My Lord, who ya gonna carry?)
I don't carry mine, gonna carry me someone else

About “Down the Dirt Road Blues” by Charley Patton

Read the complete lyrics to "Down the Dirt Road 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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"Down the Dirt Road 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.

"Down the Dirt Road Blues" appears on "Screamin ‘And Hollerin’ The Blues (The World Of Charley Patton)".

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