Diggin My Potatoes (Version 2)

by Big Bill Broonzy recording of 19 from Blues Roots Vol. 4, He's been diggin' my potatoes, Lord, a-crampin' on my farm Yes, I've got a special plan now, baby, Lord, got it restin' on my mind Oh, she powdered her face, water waved her hair, She caught a taxi, can now she's Out cross town somewhere I know she's diggin' my potatoes, Lord, Lord, she's crampin' on my farm Yes, I've got a special plan now, baby, Lord, got it restin' on my mind Oh, my farm is all green, 'Tattoos the only red, I've never found a ruse until I Caught him in my bed. You know he's diggin' my potatoes, Lord, Lord, he's crampin' on my farm, Yes, I've got a special plan now, baby,Lord, got it restin' on my mind. I've been all around, Lookin up and down, Lookin for my baby, Lord, now I know she's in his town I know she's diggin' my potatoes, Lord, Lord, she's crampin' on my farm, Yes, I've got a special plan now, baby, Lord, got it restin' on my mind

 

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