Pokey LaFarge - Claude Jones lyrics

Back in southern Virginia Lived a legend of a man, He took to runnin corn whiskey All across this land His name was Claude Jones, Made of nothing but skin and bones, But he had a hair triggered temper, It could change as quick as weather Claude Jones, Claude Jones, Don't leave your family alone When you're born a free born man, Apart from Uncle Sam, You'll take that money any way you can Wake up, get up and go! Drink up, put on a show! Before they bury you in the sand You'll be standing just singing in the sun When other bootleggers lives are one and done So think about your family when you're dead and gone And may they be worthy to grace this land you walked upon Claude Jones, Claude Jones So that you may live on When you're born a free born man, Apart from Uncle Sam, You'll take that money any way you can