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St. James
6,956
Blues
St. James was released on November 11, 2012 by Rum Committee as a part of the album Bluestown
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Release DateNovember 11, 2012
LabelRum Committee
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM72

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Rag'n'Bone Man
Rag'n'Bone Man
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Rag'n'Bone Man
Rag'n'Bone Man
Composer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
And I went down
To old Joe's bar room
And on the corner by the stairs
The drinks were served as usual
And the usual crowd was there
[Verse 2]
On my left stood Joe McKenney
His eyes were bloodshot red
He turned to face the crowd
Around him
These are the very words he said
[Verse 3]
I went down to St. James Infirmary
Saw my baby lying there
Stretched out on a long, white table
So cold, so deep, so fair
[Verse 4]
Let her go, let her go
Lord bless her
Wherever she may be
I could search this whole world right over
You'll never find a sweet man like me
[Verse 5]
When I die
Please bury me
In a high top Stetson hat
Put a gold piece on my watch chain
So the boys will know that I died standing fair
[Verse 6]
I want six gamblers
To be my pallbearers
I want a working girl
To sing me a song
I want a jazz band
On my hearse wagon
To raise hell as we roll along
[Verse 7]
And now that you've heard my story
I'll take another shot of the booze
And if anybody
Should ask me
[Verse 8]
Tell 'em I got me those gambling dues
Tell 'em I got me those gambling blues
Tell 'em I got me those gambling dues
Written by: Rag'n'Bone Man
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