Robert Plant feat Alison Krauss - Last Kind Word Blues

(originally by Geeshie Wiley)

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[Intro]

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[Verse 1]

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The last kind words I heard my daddy say
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Lord, the last kind words I heard my daddy say
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“If I die, if I die in the German war”
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“I want you to send my body, send it to my mother, Lord”
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“If I get killed, if I get killed, please don’t bury my soul”
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“I prefer you leave me out, let the buzzards eat me whole”

[Transition]

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[Verse 2]
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When you see me comin’ look ‘cross the rich man’s field
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If I don’t bring you flour, I’ll bring you bolted meal
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I went to the depot, I looked up at the sun
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Cried, some train don’t come, there’ll be some walkin’ done
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My mama told me just before she died
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“Lord, precious daughter, don’t you be so wild”
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The Mississippi River, you know it’s deep and wide
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I can stand right here, see my babe from the other side
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What you do to me, baby, never gets out of me
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I may not see you after I cross the deep blue sea

[Outro]

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