All Lead Belly Lyrics (en) Total 127
Lead Belly - When a Man's{Intro} Now Im'a sing you the blues when a man is a stranger and alone in a town and that brings the boogie woogie bout which where the boogie woogie come from now, I'm gonna
Lead Belly - Irene, Goodnight{Chorus} Irene goodnight Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene Goodnight Irene I guess you're in my dreams {Verse 1} I love Irene, god know
Lead Belly - Grasshoppers In My Pillow{Verse 1} Yes I'm leaving in the morning mama But I don't know where to go I'm leaving in the morning mama But I don't know where to go Cause the
Lead Belly - Sweet Mary Blues{Verse 1} I'm going all around the world Tryna find sweet Mary Ray I'm going all around the world Tryna find sweet Mary Ray I'm gonna try and find
Lead Belly - Army Life{Verse 1} The closed that {?} They said it was mighty fine Me and my buddy we all could fit into mine {Chorus} And oh I don't
Lead Belly - Bourgeois Blues{Verse 1} Listen here people Listen to me Don't try to by no home down in Washington D.C Cause it's a bourgeois town Woo it's a bourgeois town I
Lead Belly - Jim Crow Blues{Verse 1} Bunk Johnson told me too, This old Jim Crowism dead bad luck to me and you {Verse 2} I been traveling, I been traveling from toe to toe
Lead Belly - The Eagle Rocks{Verse 1} Love you baby and don't care what you do Love you baby and don't care what you do Oh lord love you baby and don't care what you do I love you baby
Lead Belly - Western Plain{Verse 1} When I was a cowboy Out on the western plains When I was a cowboy Out on the western plains I made a half a million Pullin' on the bridle
Lead Belly - Tell me Baby{Verse 1} Tell me baby What on earth is wrong with you? Tell me baby What on earth is wrong with you? I just wanna know pretty mama Woo lord how come you do
Lead Belly - Cow Cow Yicky Yicky Yea{Verse 1} Come all you cowboys, don't you wanna go Come all you cowboys, don't you wanna go To meet the lone ranger ridin on a ranger buffalo Come a cow cow
Lead Belly - The Blood Done Sign My Name{Chorus} Ain't you glad, ain't you glad That the blood done sign my name Ain't you glad, ain't you glad That the blood done sign my name Ain't
Lead Belly - Juliana Johnson{Verse 1} Juiliana Johnson Oh Lord Juiliana Johnson Oh man Juiliana Johnson Oh lord Juiliana Johnson Oh man {Verse 2} Gonna
Lead Belly - T.B. Blues{Intro} Now this is the TB blues The first woman had the TB she died. The woman didn't have but one child in the world, and that was a girl, and every time she'd come to
Lead Belly - Line 'Em{Verse 1} Oh boys, is you right? Done got right! All I hate 'bout linin' track These ol' bars 'bout to break my back {Chorus}
Lead Belly - They Hung Him on a CrossThey hung him on a cross They hung him on a cross They hung him on a cross for me One day when I lost They hung him on a cross They hung him on a cross for me
Lead Belly - Ramblin' RoundRamblin' round your city Ramblin' round your town But i never see a friend i know As i go ramblin' round boys As i go ramblin' round The peach trees
Lead Belly - Kisses Sweeter Than WineWell, when I was a young man never been kissed I got to thinkin' it over how much I had missed So I got me a girl and I kissed her and then, and then Oh, lordy, well I kissed
Lead Belly - Take This Hammer (Steel Drivin'}{Verse 1} Take this hammer (Hah!) And carry to the captain (Hah!) Take this hammer (Wah!) And carry to the captain (Hah!) Take this hammer (Hah!) And carry to
Lead Belly - Packin' TrunkThis song was made about a man and a woman This man when he married a woman, she didn't want him But she married him anyhow for the money that he had And she thought she got every
Lead Belly - Pigmeat{Verse 1} Just look here mama You don't treat pig meat the way you should Oh, you don't treat pig meat the way you should If you don't believe this is pig
Lead Belly - If It Wasn’t for DickyOoohhhh, oohhhh, switches beated him down And that everyone but Dicky I would change you right now But this old man he had but one cow He would send her to the field to be fed
Lead Belly - Black BettyOh Black Betty, bam-ba-lam Oh Black Betty, bam-ba-lam Black Betty had a baby, bam-ba-lam Black Betty had a baby, bam-ba-lam Damn thing gone crazy, bam-ba-lam Damn thing gone
Lead Belly - Leaving BluesI'm leavin' in the morning, mama, and I don't know where to go I'm leavin' in the morning, mama, and I don't know where to go 'Cause the woman I been livin with
Lead Belly - I'm Alone Because I Love You{Intro} Now I don't know all this but you'll know when I start I'm alone because I love you, I love you with all of my heart I'm alone because I
Lead Belly - The Boll Weevil{Verse 1} You can talk about the latest The latest of your home These boll weevils, they will rob you of a home They're lookin' for a home They're
Lead Belly - Poor Howard / Green Corn{Part 1} Ol' Howard, po' boy Ol' Howard is dead an' gone Left me here to sing this song Left me here to sob and moan Pretty little gal with a
Lead Belly - De Kalb BluesDe Kalb blues, Lord, make me feel so bad De Kalb blues, Lord, make me feel so bad Get to thinkin' bout the time which I've had Women want the powder and the string and
Lead Belly - Fannin StreetFollow me down Follow me down Follow me down by Mr. Tom Hughes' town This song was made when I was a boy I put on long pants I go down on Fannin Street and I
Lead Belly - Daddy I'm Coming Back To You{Chorus} Your hair has turned to silver I know you're fading too Daddy, dear old daddy I'm comin' back to you Made my boyhood happy Still, I longed
Lead Belly
Leadbelly, born Huddie Ledbetter, was a folk-blues musician known for his mastery of the 12-string guitar and powerful voice. Despite a troubled past, Leadbelly's talent and passion for music would ultimately lead him to become a legendary figure in the music world.
Leadbelly's musical journey began at a young age, when he started playing instruments and developing his unique style. However, his life took a dark turn when he was convicted of murder in 1925 and sentenced to prison. It was during his time behind bars that Leadbelly's musical talents truly began to shine.
While serving his sentence, Leadbelly caught the attention of the Governor of Texas, who was impressed by his singing and songwriting abilities. Leadbelly's performance of the song "Please Pardon Me" ultimately led to his release from prison, as the governor was moved by his heartfelt plea for forgiveness.
Leadbelly's reputation for violent behavior and heavy drinking earned him the nickname "Leadbelly", but it was his music that would leave a lasting impact on the world. Though he did not achieve commercial success during his lifetime, Leadbelly's folk music would later be recognized and celebrated by future generations.
One of Leadbelly's most notable admirers was Kurt Cobain, frontman of the iconic band Nirvana. Cobain was heavily influenced by Leadbelly's raw and emotional music, and Nirvana went on to cover several of his songs, including "Where Did You Sleep Last Night", "Ain't It A Shame", and "They Hung Him on a Cross".
Leadbelly's legacy lives on through his timeless music and the artists he has inspired. His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a testament to the enduring impact of his work, and his influence can still be heard in the music of countless musicians today. Leadbelly may have faced many hardships in his life, but his music continues to resonate with listeners around the world.
Leadbelly's musical journey began at a young age, when he started playing instruments and developing his unique style. However, his life took a dark turn when he was convicted of murder in 1925 and sentenced to prison. It was during his time behind bars that Leadbelly's musical talents truly began to shine.
While serving his sentence, Leadbelly caught the attention of the Governor of Texas, who was impressed by his singing and songwriting abilities. Leadbelly's performance of the song "Please Pardon Me" ultimately led to his release from prison, as the governor was moved by his heartfelt plea for forgiveness.
Leadbelly's reputation for violent behavior and heavy drinking earned him the nickname "Leadbelly", but it was his music that would leave a lasting impact on the world. Though he did not achieve commercial success during his lifetime, Leadbelly's folk music would later be recognized and celebrated by future generations.
One of Leadbelly's most notable admirers was Kurt Cobain, frontman of the iconic band Nirvana. Cobain was heavily influenced by Leadbelly's raw and emotional music, and Nirvana went on to cover several of his songs, including "Where Did You Sleep Last Night", "Ain't It A Shame", and "They Hung Him on a Cross".
Leadbelly's legacy lives on through his timeless music and the artists he has inspired. His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a testament to the enduring impact of his work, and his influence can still be heard in the music of countless musicians today. Leadbelly may have faced many hardships in his life, but his music continues to resonate with listeners around the world.