Ma Rainey Songtext
I was thinking about Ma Rainey, wonder where could Ma Rainey beI was thinking about Ma Rainey, wonder where could Ma Rainey beI been looking for her, even been 'n old TennesseeShe was born in Georgia, traveled all over this worldShe was born in Georgia, traveled all over this worldAnd she's the best blues singer, peoples, I ever heardWhen she made Bo Weavil Blues, I was living way down the lineWhen she made Bo Weavil Blues, I was living way down the lineEvery time I hear that record, I just couldn't keep from cryingHmmmm, hmmmmmHmmmm, hmmmmmHmmmm, hmmmmmmmmPeople it sure look lonesome since Ma Rainey been gonePeople it sure look lonesome since Ma Rainey been goneBut she left little Minnie to carry the good works on