Mississippi John Hurt
Payday (Live)
[Spoken]
This here's an old tune, I call it a bandit tune. Should be very familiar, but... this is Payday!

Well, I did all I can do, and I can't get along with you
I'm gonna take you to your mama's, payday
Payday, payday...

I said, I did all I can do, and I can't get along with you
I'm gonna take you to your mama, payday...

Lord, the rabbit's in the log, I ain't got no rabbit dog
Lord, I hate to see that rabbit get away
Get away, get away...

Just 'bout a week ago, I stole me a ham of meat
I'm gonna keep my skillet greasy if I can
If I can, if I can...

Baby, I did all I can do, and I can't get along with you
I'm gonna take you to your mama, payday
Payday...

Well, a knapsack on my back, and the hounds is on track
I'm gonna make it to my shanty 'fore day
'Fore day, 'fore day...
I did all I can do, and I...
I'm gonna take you to your mama's, payday...