Cold empty bed, springs hard as lead Feel like Old Ned, wish I was dead All my life through, I've been so black and blue Even the mouse ran from my house They laugh at you, and scorn you too What did I do to be so black and blue?
I'm white - inside - but that don't help my case Cause I can't hide what is in my face How would it end? Ain't got a friend My only sin is in my skin What did I do to be so black and blue?