Reachin’ Pete
Memphis Minnie
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When you go to Helena stop on Cherry Street When you go to Helena stop on Cherry Street And just ask anybody to show you Reachin' Pete He's the tallest man, walks on Cherry Street He's the tallest man, walks on Cherry Street And he, the baddest copper ever walked that beat Met me one Sunday morning, just about the break of day Lord, he met me one Sunday morning, just about the break of day I was drinking my moonshine, he made me throw my knife away Well, he taken my partner, carried her to the jail Well, he taken my partner, carried her to the jail After he locked her up, he turned and went her bail Reachin' Pete's all right, but his buddy almost ill Reachin' Pete's all right, but his buddy almost ill Every time he meet you, he ready for a plenty hell
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Written by: MINNIE MCCOY
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