Deep Blue Sea Blues (1928)

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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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I followed my woman, from the station to the train.
I followed my woman, from the station to the train.
Then the blues come down like, midnight showers of rain.

I lef' her at the station, wringin' her hands and cryin'.
I left her at the station, wringin' her hands and cryin'.
I told her she had a home, as long as I've got mine.

Mmm, mmm, mmm, hmm, hmm, hmm.
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, hmm, hmm.
I told her she had a home, long as I've got mine.

You can sail that ocean, go across the deep blue sea.
You can sail that ocean, go across that deep blue sea.
But you cannot find another man like me.

I'm goin' to Berry, goinna sign my ‘nitials down.
I'm goin' to Berry, goinna sign my ‘nitial down.
‘Cept these women don't like me, these men don't want me aroun'.

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