44 Blues

Lord I say good morning Mr pawnshop man : as I walked in
His door
I says I feel bad this morning : and I really wants my
Forty‑four

Lord I was at a party last night : I was out there till
About half past two
I'm going back out there tonight : I'm out to have some
Shooting to do

Lord the policeman walked around me : they walked around
Me both night and day
When they know I got my forty‑four : they won't have a
Word to say

Then I made up in my mind : and I [really, simply] don't
Care how I go
Before I'll be mistreated : I'm going to shoot my
Forty‑four