I was settin' and lookin', way out across the world
I was settin', lookin', way out across the world
Says, the wind had sands twistin' almost in a swirl
Says, I've been a good fella, just as good as I can be
Says, I've been a good fella, good as I can be
Says, it's Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on me
Says, I've been a good fella, just as good as a man could be
Have your way
Some lost their babies, were thrown for two, three miles around
Some lost their babies, thrown for two, three miles around
When they come to thei' right mind, they come on back to town
The roosters was crowin', cows was lowin', never heard such a noise before
Oh, oh, Lordy Lord
Said, it seemed like Hell was broke out in this place below