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Dust My Broom (R. Johnson)

from Thunder's Mouth by Scott Ainslie

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This version in Dropped-D tuning, lies close to Johnson's original in so many ways. The last verse, citing Philippines, China and Ethiopia is worth chasing a bit: cattailmusic.com/ras-tafari/

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Dust My Broom (Robert Johnson)

I’m gonna get up in the mornin’ – I believe I’ll dust my broom.
I’m gonna get up in the mornin’ – I believe I’ll dust my broom.
Girlfriend, that man you been lovin’, tell him he can have my room.

I’m gonna write a letter – telephone every town I know. [2x]
If she ain’t in West Helena – must be in East Monroe, I know.

I don’t want no woman – wants every downtown man she meets. [2x]
She’s a no good doney – they shouldn’t allow her out on the street.

I believe, – I believe I’ll go back home. [2x]
You can mistreat me here, babe – but you can’t when I am home.

I’m gonna call up China and see is my good girl over there. [2x]
If she ain’t in the Philippine Islands – – she must be in Ethiopia somewhere.

I believe, – I believe my time ain’t long. [2x]
You can mistreat me here, babe – but you can’t when I am gone.

And I’m gettin’ up in the mornin’ -I believe I’ll dust my broom. [2x]
Girlfriend, that man you been lovin’, tell him he can have my room.

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from Thunder's Mouth, track released September 22, 2008

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Scott Ainslie Brattleboro, Vermont

A long history with older black blues and gospel players in the mid-South marks Ainslie's work deeply. He transcribed all of Robert Johnson's recorded songs for "Robert Johnson/At The Crossroads" (Hal Leonard, 1992) and has a teaching DVD on Johnson's music. A fine songwriter with a social conscience and a belief in the power of music to move and inspire, Ainslie's voice is a great force for good! ... more

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