[00:00.00]Weeping Willow Blues (Digitally Remastered) - Bessie Smith
[00:12.72]I went down to the river sat beneath the willow tree
[00:24.66]The dew dropped on those willow leaves and it rolled right down on me
[00:34.47]And that's the reason I've got those weepin' willow blues
[00:57.47]I went up on the mountain high as any girl could stand
[01:08.60]And looked down on the mean town that took away my lovin' man
[01:18.85]And that's the reason I've got those weepin' willow blues
[01:41.66]I heard the whistle blowin' the fireman ring the bell
[01:53.53]They're takin' away that willow tree that give me this weepin' spell
[02:03.10]And that's the reason I've got those weepin' willow blues
[02:15.28]When you're broken hearted and your man is out of town
[02:21.47]Go to the river take the chains and sit down
[02:25.66]And if he don't come back to you I'll tell you what to do
[02:30.85]Just jump right overboard 'cause he ain't no more to you
[02:36.35]Folks I love my man I kiss him mornin' noon and night
[02:41.22]I wash his clothes and keep him clean and try to treat him right
[02:46.35]Now he's gone and left me after all I tried to do
[02:51.66]The way he treats me girls he'll do the same to you
[02:57.53]That's the reason I've got those weepin' willow blues