Long And Tall

Kokomo Arnold

Recorded in Chicago, Illinois, January 12, 1937

Decca Records 91070-A De-7306

Says, I love you, mama, but you don't even care for me
Says, I love you, mama, but you don't even care for me
Because you a long tall woman and I sure, God, ain't going to let you be

Now, she's long and she's tall, shaped just like a cannonball
Now, she's long and she's tall, shaped just like a cannonball
Says, I found that woman where the Southern cross the Yellow Dog

Then I heard the church bells toning way out on Dago Hill
Then I heard the church bells toning way out on Dago Hill
Then my heart struck sorrow, I guess you know just how I feel

Says, now tell me, mama, what make you do me like you do
Says, now tell me, mama, what make you do me like you do
Now, some day you going to want me and I swear and I won't want you

Some people crave high yellow, please give me my black and brown
Some people crave high yellow, please give me my black and brown
Now, if you mess with me, mama, I'm sure going to turn your damper down