Tinsley Ellis - Pawnbroker lyrics

My landlord called to tell me The rent was way past due But the eagle up and died last month Only one thing left to do I'll see my pawnbroker Gonna see him today Take care of my guitar 'Cos I'll be back again some day Collected unemployment Swore I couldn't find a job Bit too busy holding up this bar stool When the bill collector came to call I saw my pawnbroker Got his ticket in my hand Now a lot of folks don't know him But the bluesman understands What an unexpected pleasure [When you first come] and let me hold the door I'll go and get my guitar And I'll play these blues some more I'll see that pawnbroker And I'll be smiling today And when I get my guitar This is what I'm gonna play Yeah, hey, wooo