Various Artists - Peetie Wheatstraw Lyrics
Now, little Peetie WheatstrawPeople wanna know where do I prowl?This is Peetie WheatstrawPeople wanna know where do I prowl?Sometimes I prowl a far distant landSometime, prowl on the rising cloudWell now, I once was a good boyMama, I was good all over townI say, I once was a good boyBabe, I was good all over townWell-well, nar' I don't see whyPeople tried to slam me downWhen I first met you, little mamaBaby, this is the lie you toldI know when I first met you, babyThis is the lie you toldYou said that you could get my money, babyAnd then I will be made of silver and gold(piano & guitar)'What you gon' do, CharlieYou gonna play for me or just for money?'(Play for you, money, too )Now, what are you gon' do little mama, hmWhen your road gets dogged like mine?Now, what are you gon' do, babyNow when your road gets dogged like mine?Honey, now you would be worriedMama, now an bothered all the timeNow, if anybody ask you baby, hmmHoney, now who compose this song?Well-well-well, now if anybody asks youMama, who compose this song?Now-now, will you please tell 'em this is, Peetie WheatstrawWell now, he have been here and gone.~
