Death Letter Blues

(Ida Cox version)

Words & Music:

Eddie "Son" House

 

I received a letter that my man was dying.

I received a letter that my man was dying.

I caught the first plane and went home flying.

 

When I got there, the folks had gathered 'round.

When I got there, the folks had gathered 'round.

His eyes were set and his face was full of frown.

 

I followed my daddy to the burying ground.

I followed my daddy to the burying ground.

I watched the pall-bearers slowly let him down.

 

That was the last time I saw my daddy's face.

That was the last time I saw my daddy's face.

Mama love you, sweet papa, but I wish I could take your place.

 

 




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