Last Kind Word Blues | Sue Foley

🎵 Last Kind Word Blues | Sue Foley 🎵 - Length: 0:4:3

Last Kind Word Blues - Written by Geeshie Wiley Recorded Live April 6, 2024 Live from Norfolk Street is an on-going concert series recorded live at McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston, Texas. Our live-streamed concert series is listener supported. For access to our catalog of full length shows, extras, encores, and interviews, become a contributing member at: https://livefromnorfolkstreet.com/ Lyrics: The last kind words I heard my daddy say Lord, the last kind words I heard my daddy say "If I die, if I die in the German war" "I want you to send my body, send it to my mother, Lord" "If I get killed, if I get killed, please don't bury my soul" "I prefer you leave me out, let the buzzards eat me whole" When you see me comin' look 'cross the rich man's field If I don't bring you flour, I'll bring you bolted meal I went to the depot, I looked up at the sun Cried, some train don't come, there'll be some walkin' done My mama told me just before she died "Lord, precious daughter, don't you be so wild" The Mississippi River, you know it's deep and wide I can stand right here, see my babe from the other side What you do to me, baby, never gets out of me I may not see you after I cross the deep blue sea