Emily Jane White - Bessie Smith lyrics

I said oh oh, bessie Smith why do you hang
Your head so low?
I would die in heaven just to meet your soul
I said oh oh, bessie Smith why do you hang
Your head so low? I would die in heaven
I would die in heaven just to meet your

Shot to the ego boy it's
Where this knife runs through
Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual
Shot to the ego boy it's
Where this knife runs through
Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual

I said oh oh, father lay me down
Down on this sunken ground
I said oh oh, father lay me down
Down on this sunken ground
But she's got a crucifix hidin'
Way down in this pit, oh
If you wish to call her out
Call her with your bravest shout

I said oh oh, father lay me down
Down on this sunken ground
I said oh oh, father lay me down
Down on this sunken ground

I said oh oh Bessie Smith why do
You hang your head so low?
I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven
I would die in heaven just to meet your soul