Blind Lemon Jefferson

Getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell
Lord, I wouldnt have been here if it had not been for Nell
Lay awake at night and just cant eat a bite
Used to be my rider
but she just wont treat me right
Got a red-eyed captain
and a squabbling boss
Got a mad dog sergeant, honey, and he wont knock off
Im getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell
Lord, I wouldnt ve been here if it had not been for Nell
I asked the government to knock some days off my time
Well, the way Im treated, Im about to lose my mind
I wrote to the governor, please turn me a-loose
Since I dont get no answer, I know it aint no use
Im getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell
Lord, I wouldnt have been here if it had not been for Nell
I hate to turn over and find my rider gone
Walking across my floor, Lordy, how I moan
Lord, I wouldnt have been here if it had not been for Nell
Im getting tired of sleeping in this lowdown lonesome cell
[ Prison Cell Blues Lyrics ]