Down In The Basement Blues

Down In The Basement Blues-Big Bill Broonzy
Big Bill Broonzy, vocal and lead guitar in G position, standard tuning, John Thomas, seconding guitar in G position, standard tuning

INTRO SOLO

Down to the depot, mama, Lord, I looked up on the board
Lord, down to the depot, mama, Lord, I looked up on the board
Lord, I said, "Ticket Agent, how long that southbound train been gone?"

Got my ticket, Lord, Lord, "Conductor, can I ride?"
Lord, got my ticket, Lord, Lord, "Conductor, can I ride?
Lord, I wanta make it to that basement, I'll be satisfied."

Sweetie in the basement, mama, Lord, as sweet as she can be
Lord, a sweetie in the basement, mama, Lord, as sweet as she can be
Lord, she low and she is squatty, she's all right with me

Down to the railroad, mama, Lord, and I looked up at the sun
Lord, down to the railroad, mama, Lord, I looked up at the sun
Lord, if the train don't come, it's gwonna be some walkin' done

Don't want no woman, Lord, Lord, sticks way out behind
Lord, don't want no woman, mama, sticks way out behind
'Cause she will hide in that bushes, she is hard to find

CODA

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