Lyrics:

Ma Rainey -
'Bessemer Bound Blues' Lyrics

Woke up this morning: looking for my darn old shoes
Because mama's going home: singing the Bessemer blues

Apple sugar papa: how come you do me like you do
I've done everything you asked me: trying to get along with you

I went in the water: walked through ice and snow
But from now on papa: I won't be your dog no more

Electric all right and light shine nice and bright
But I'd rather be in Memphis: reading by a candle light