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St. James' Infirmary Blues

by Try to Understand

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A traditional tune, with notable versions done by Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and the White Stripes. This version inspired by the Louis one.

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I went down to St. James' Infirmary
Saw my baby there.
She was stretched out on a long white table
So cool, so sweet, so fair.

Oh, let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be.
She can roam this whole wide world over
And never find a sweeter man than me.

(When I die, oh please bury me
In a box-backed coat and stetson hat
With a 20 dollar gold piece on my watch chain
So the world will know that I was all that.)

Oh, let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be.
She can roam this whole wide world over
And never find a sweeter man than me!

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released February 17, 2021

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Try to Understand Waterbury, Connecticut

A poet turned songwriter. Still developing skills as a recording artist. Currently working alone with occasional collaborations, but hopefully a full band soon.

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