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Charity Blues-Charlie McCoy
Charlie McCoy, vocal and guitar, Chuck Segar, piano

INTRO
I said, Charity, Charity is my only friend
I said, Charity, Charity is my only friend
When I lost my job, the Charity took me in

I said, you ain't got no money and ain't got no place to stay
I said, you ain't got no money and ain't got no place to stay
You better try to get you a job on the P.W.A

I said, I'm goin' tomorrow, out on Charity Street
I'm goin' tomorrow, out on Charity Street
And ask Mr. Charity man, "Can I have some beans and meat?"

The rent man keep askin', "When is you gonna pay?"
I said, the rent man keep askin', "When is you gonna pay?"
I said, "Just as soon as I get my money from the P.W.A."

I said, the charity give me my groceries, even buy my shoes and clothes
I said, the charity give me my groceries, even buy my shoes and clothes
I say, but who give me my lovin, I swear nobody knows

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