My personalized acoustic cover (with extra verse) of an R.L. Burnside blues. RIP 'R.L.'

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Slow and sad song about bad luck, hard times and trouble I learned about first-hand. Be careful what you say. Be careful what you do. Be careful who you marry. This could all happen to you.

I'm not afraid of anything
Been here too long
And I've seen too much


But I got messed up
Oh..I got messed up(x2)

Mama's gone, but my Daddy lives on
Whatever I got. I got it myself (chorus)

Been so strong
For so long
Now everything is gone
(Instrumental once around w/moaning)

Been everywhere
Done everything
All I own
These blues I sing (chorus)