Gimme Back My Blues
Caller: Mel Wilkerson
CBC-12
Sides face Grand Square
*Way down in southern West Virginia lived a
girl they called Imogene
Her old man died and left her his money he
was a coal field king (allemande left and
weave)
Now Imogene told me if you'll be my
husband I'll dress you in patent leather
shoes (swing and promenade)
Well hello good times so long rag times
goodbye down and out blues
Sides face Grand Square
**Now mama she told me don't marry for
money she may act just like a queen
She may be rich but there's always a hitch
she can talk sweet and still be mean
(allemande and weave)
Now buddy I know don't you marry for
dough I remember when I didn't have any
(swing and promenade)
I'm telling you son if you marry for mon
you're gonna earn every penny
Sides face Grand Square
***Now breakfast in bed ain't so bad for your
head if you're layin' there enjoyin' the snack
But it ain't so much fun if you're the one
Servin' while she's propped up in the sack
(Allemande and weave)
Now buddy I know don't you marry for
dough you'd be better off with holes in your
shoes (swing and promenade)
Well I'm gonna run bein' rich ain't no fun hey
judge won't you gimme back
Judge won't you gimme hey hey judge won't
you gimme back my blues

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