Written by George "Jay Spurling

Worked my fingers to the bone, never had a dollar to my name

Worked my fingers to the bone, never had a dollar to my name

Then I got a little money, but my life just kind'a stayed the same

I've slept in filthy dumpsters, and I've got high with kings

I've slept in filthy dumpsters, and I've got high with kings

But when I was on top, it didn't seem to change a thing

I've been up an' I've been down Lord, I've been from town to town

I've been up an' I've been down Lord, I've been from town to town

I been aroun' this big ol' world, the Blues is all I've found

Lord I've been a captain, and I've been worked just like a slave

Lord I've been a captain, and I've been worked just like a slave

Will I find a little peace Lord....when they lay me in my grave?