Blue Ghost Blues (1938)

Lonnie Johnson

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Lonnie Johnson

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer/guitarist and songwriter who pioneered the role of jazz guitar and is recognized as the first to play single-string guitar solos. Johnson was not only one of the few black blues musicians invited to be 'guest featured' on a number of jazz recording sessions, he was also one of the only classic 1920's blues artists to have a revived a high-charting career after WWII. more »


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Mmmmmm, something cold is creepin' around.
Mmmmmm, something cold is creepin' around.
Blue Ghost is got me, I feel myself sinkin' down.

Black cat and a owl, come to keep my company.
Black cat and a owl, comes to keep my company.
He understands my troubles, mmm, and sympathize with me.

I been in this haunted house, for three long years today.
I been in this haunted house, for three long years today.
Blue Ghost is got my shack surrounded, oh Lord, and I can't get away.

I feel cold arms around me, and ice lips upon my cheeks.
I feel cold arms around me, ice lips upon my cheeks.
My lover is dead, how plainly plain I can hear her speak.

Oh Lonnie, oh Lonnie …oh Lonnie, sweet Lonnie [spoken words - falsetto voice]
That's my baby … [spoken wordsLonnie Johnson]

My windows begin rattlin', my doorknob is turnin' ‘round an' ‘round.
My windows is rattlin', doorknob is turnin' ‘round an' ‘round.
My lover's ghost is got me, and I know my time won't be long.

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Written by: LONNIE JOHNSON

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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