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Ghost of Robert Johnson Sings
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Ghost of Robert Johnson Sings

Cryin’ bout a nickel, dyin’ 'bout a dime...

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David schell
Jun 01, 2024
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Ghost of Robert Johnson Sings

Followin’ the river run,
down to New Orleans,
a harp and the moon,
and a forgotton tune,
the ghost of Robert Johnson sings.

Cryin’ bout a nickel, dyin’ 'bout a dime,
waking shoes, ramblin’ mind,
sittin’ in the corner 
bendin' guitar strings,
the ghost of Robert Johnson sings. 

Spend a few days in Memphis,
over at BB King…

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