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Ella Speed Lyrics by Lead Belly

Lead Belly Complete Recorded Works 1939-1947 In Chronological Order - Volume 4

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Come on and take heed
Just remember the death of poor Ella Speed
Come on and take heed
Just remember the death of poor Ella Speed

Ella Speed was down town just a havin' her lovin' fun
Let me tell you what Bill Morton done

The deed that Bill Morton done
First degree murder with a Colt forty-one

Bill Morton he was long and slen-der
Better known by being a bar tender

Bill Morton was arrested and locked up in jail
The judge said Bill Morton I'll never fail

The deed Bill Morton that you done
You're sentenced, you know you ought-ta be hung

When the women all heard that Ella Speed was dead
All goes back home and they re-ragged in red
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Read the complete lyrics to "Ella Speed" by Lead Belly from the album "Lead Belly Complete Recorded Works 1939-1947 In Chronological Order - Volume 4". 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 Blues, Rock.

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