I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?

I would die in heaven just to meet your soul

I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?

I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet your…

Shot to the ego boy it's where this knife runs through

Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual

Shot to the ego boy it's where this knife runs through

Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual

I said oh oh, father lay me down

Down on this sunken ground

I said oh oh, father lay me down

Down on this sunken ground

But she's got a crucifix hidin' way down in this pit, oh

If you wish to call her out

Call her with your bravest shout

I said oh oh, father lay me down

Down on this sunken ground

I said oh oh, father lay me down

Down on this sunken ground

I said oh oh Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?

I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet your soul