Last Kind Words
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Date posted: 14 March 2024
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From Wiley's first Paramount recording session, made in March 1930 in Grafton, Wisconsin, this is likely her most well-known song. The issuing was titled as Paramount 12951.
The last kind words I heard my daddy say
Lord, the last kind words I heard my daddy say
"If I die, if I die in the German war"
"I want you to send my body, send it to my mother, Lord"
"If I get killed, if I get killed, please don't bury my soul"
"I prefer you leave me out, let the buzzards eat me whole"
When you see me comin' look 'cross the rich man's field
If I don't bring you flour, I'll bring you bolted meal
I went to the depot, I looked up at the sun
Cried, some train don't come, there'll be some walkin' done
My mama told me just before she died
"Lord, precious daughter, don't you be so wild"
The Mississippi River, you know it's deep and wide
I can stand right here, see my babe from the other side
What you do to me, baby, never gets out of me
I may not see you after I cross the deep blue sea
Lord, the last kind words I heard my daddy say
"If I die, if I die in the German war"
"I want you to send my body, send it to my mother, Lord"
"If I get killed, if I get killed, please don't bury my soul"
"I prefer you leave me out, let the buzzards eat me whole"
When you see me comin' look 'cross the rich man's field
If I don't bring you flour, I'll bring you bolted meal
I went to the depot, I looked up at the sun
Cried, some train don't come, there'll be some walkin' done
My mama told me just before she died
"Lord, precious daughter, don't you be so wild"
The Mississippi River, you know it's deep and wide
I can stand right here, see my babe from the other side
What you do to me, baby, never gets out of me
I may not see you after I cross the deep blue sea
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