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Deep Elem Blues Lyrics by Levon Helm

Ramble at the Ryman

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[Verse 1]
When you go down to Deep Ellum just to have a little fun
Better bring fifty dollars when that police man come

[Chorus]
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues

[Verse 2]
When you go down to Deep Ellum, put some money in your pants
'Cause all them pretty women never give a man a chance

[Chorus]
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
When you go down to Deep Ellum, put some money in your sock
Or them red-headed women gonna throw you on the rock

[Chorus]
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 4]
Well, I once I knew a preacher, preached the Bible through and through
He went down to Deep Ellum, now his preaching days are through

[Chorus]
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues
I said, woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues

[Verse 5]
Well, when you go down to Deep Ellum just to have a little fun
Better bring fifty dollars when that police man come, yeah

[Chorus]
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues
Woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues
I said, woah, sweet mama, daddy's got them Deep Ellum blues

[Outro]
How 'bout that horn?
Oh, we love you too, brother
And we glad to see you
Thank you for coming tonight
We can't do it without you
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About “Deep Elem Blues” by Levon Helm

Read the complete lyrics to "Deep Elem Blues" by Levon Helm from the album "Ramble at the Ryman". 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 Pop.

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"Deep Elem Blues" appears on "Ramble at the Ryman".

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