How Long Blues

[Verse 1]
How long, how long
Must I keep my old watch in palm?
How long, how long
Honey, tell me, how long?

[Verse 2]
I got no money to ride the train
But I'll walk a thousand miles to see that woman again
How long, how long
Honey, tell me, how long?

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
If I could holler like old Mountain Jack
I'd go up on the mountain and I'd call my baby back
But for how long, how long
Honey, tell me, how long?

[Verse 4]
How long, how long
Must I keep my old watch in palm?
How long, how long
Honey, tell me, how long?

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 5]
You spent the money, all I've ever made
I'm so broke, a dollar bill looks big as a window shade
And for how long, yeah, mama
Won't you tell me how long?

[Verse 6]
If I ever have money again
I'll squeeze every dollar 'til I make that old eagle grin
How long, how long
Honey, tell me, how long?