Went To The Doctor Hans Theessink

Been across the country, been a-travellin' 'round Been in every city, been in every town Lived the hard life, drinkin' whiskey and wine If the boogie woogie kills me, Lordie, I don't mind I don't

Death Letter Blues Hans Theessink

I received a letter, it was addressed in red I received a letter, it was addressed in red It said "Come on home daddy, your mama is dead" I went to the depot, caught the train a-flyin' I went to

New Orleans Hans Theessink

Sixty-one out of Baton Rouge Down Louisian' Heading for the gulf of Mexico Sun is beating, ain't no breeze Spanish moss from big old trees Listening to the cajun1 radio Going down on the Mississippi

Louisiana Man Hans Theessink

I was born on a Louisiana road Soon as I could walk, I had to carry a load Papa left when I was just about four Mama died, didn't want to live no more Louisian', Louisian' Lord have mercy Mercy

Late Last Night Hans Theessink

Late last night as I laid sleeping Dreamt I heard you call my name Packed my pack, went to the station For to jump on the fastest train Mr. Conductor man, Mr.

Mandolin Man Hans Theessink

Sounds from the southland from bygone years Sweetest music that ever touched my ears When I heard sleepy John Estes sing First time I heard yank’s mandolin Played with Hammie Nixon and Sleepy John

Will The Circle Be Unbroken Hans Theessink

I was standing by my window On a cold and cloudy day When I saw that hearse come rollin' Mama as she went along her way Will the circle be unbroken Bye 'n bye, bye 'n bye There's a better home

Man With A Broken Heart Hans Theessink

Evening sun is sinking low My thoughts unclear, 'cause I don't know Where we went wrong, what made you want to part The house we used to call our home Feels cold and empty, now you're gone All you

Where The Southern Cross The Dog Hans Theessink

Held a good job in the city Had a lay-off and they got poor me I feel so lowdown and disgusted Just can't find a way to make ends meet Take my baby by the hand, leave this town I know we'll make

Cajun Boogie Hans Theessink

Come on baby come along with me Down to the bayou1 country To the swamplands where the cajuns2 go Do the zydeco3 Alligator jumps around Wags his tail to the squeeze-box sound There's a fish-fry

Sail Away Hans Theessink

This place is in an awful fix Nothing seems to work out right The truth is like a nightmare That haunts you in the night Bad news in the papers Misery on the screen I can't take it anymore Tonight

Johnny & The Devil Hans Theessink

dwell Made your backbone shiver, when you walked by the river And you listened to his tunes from hell The river runs on so freely, the river runs to the sea Johnny sold his soul to the devil down

Rolling Stone Hans Theessink

Hey mama tell me, where's little sister gone Sorry son but she long gone Took to the breeze, let her long hair flow She took to the road, with a rolling stone A rolling stone gathers no moss Never

Walking The Dog Hans Theessink

Baby's back, dressed in black Silver buttons, all down her back High, low, tippytoe She broke the needle and she can't sew Walking the dog Walking the dog And if you don't know how to do it

Shake Hands With The Sun Hans Theessink

Bye bye to the concrete, gotta leave the town Bye bye to the concrete, gotta leave the town Don't want no city hounds and foxes, always dog me 'round Days are getting longer Light is getting stronger

29 Ways Hans Theessink

I got 29 ways to make it to my baby's door If she needs me bad, I can find about 2 or 3 more One through the basement, two down the hall When the going gets tough, I got a hole in the wall 29 ways

The Planet Hans Theessink

Hard times behind us Hard times ahead It's a miracle we're still living It's a wonder we ain't dead I read it in the paper Heard it on the news This old world's in trouble People, we're all chased

Titanic Hans Theessink

That night it all started when the ship began to shake We were filled with amazement, a little shocked but not afraid We didn't really understand what caused the water to come in We had been told

Sidewalk Hobo Hans Theessink

His footsteps echoed softly through the early morning hour The slowness of his move should be a warning From the trash he digs a pair of socks and yesterday's flowers What a way to start a monday-morning

Run The Human Race Hans Theessink

We gotta run the human race Everybody must take part Win some or lose some And always listen to your heart There's just one earth, just one sky We all gotta live here, 'til the day we die 'Til

Rock The Boat Hans Theessink

Came a long way to your country Now you point your gun at me Got no money, got no papers I'm as scared as I can be Don't know where I'm going But I know I can't go back to where I've been Now you

Soul Of A Man Hans Theessink

I’m going to ask the question Please answer if you can Is there anybody’s children can tell me Just what is the soul of a man?

Traveling Man Hans Theessink

I'm a traveling man and the highway is my home Here today, tomorrow I'll be gone From the Mexican line to the windy city Ain't got much to loose And all I need is a good old country-blues Gypsy

Sail On Hans Theessink

I've been sailing ten thousand years I've been to far off lands, crossed the seven seas I've seen empires rise, seen the heads of the mighty fall I shared my bread with peasants, kings and all

Bourgeois Blues Hans Theessink

Come along people, listen to me Don't try to find no home in Washington DC Lord it's a bourgeois town, it's a bourgeois town I got the bourgeois blues I'm gonna spread the news all around Me and

Midnight Special Hans Theessink

Get up early in the morning, hear the toll bell ring Go walk up to the table, see the same damn thing Knife 'n fork are on the table, nothin' in my pan But if I complain about it, get trouble from

Rain Hans Theessink

I'm sitting in the rain, rain keeps drizzling on I'm sitting in the rain, rain keeps drizzling on I'm sitting in the rain, rain keeps drizzling on Waiting for a train to take me back home Sitting

Hard Road Blues Hans Theessink

Grab my suitcase, take up on the road Grab my suitcase, take up on the road I'm going away, where I've never been before Moon going down, sun rising in the east Moon going down, sun rising in the

Baby Wants To Boogie Hans Theessink

You been here such a short time, you been gone so long Baby wants to boogie, daddy wants to rock'n'roll Baby wants to boogie, daddy wants to rock'n'roll Baby where you going to, in your dress so

Love Sweet Love (Version 1) Hans Theessink

I don't need your money Don't need your diamond ring I don't need your big Rolls Royce To get me back on my feet again I need your love, love sweet love I don't need your TV-set Don't need your

Paint The Town Hans Theessink

Work is almost done Weekend coming on We can stay at home Kick off our shoes Or take a cab downtown Let our hair down Party all night long Like we used to do Tonight, tonight Bright city light

Wings Hans Theessink

If I had wings like a turtle dove I'd fly away to the girl I love Just to hold her, hold her in my arms again Fly to her doorstep, knock on her window-pane Open that window, let me in Hold her

Love You Baby Hans Theessink

You been here such a short time, you been gone so long Baby wants to boogie, daddy wants to rock\'n\'roll Baby wants to boogie, daddy wants to rock\'n\'roll Baby where you going to, in your dress

Hunted Man Hans Theessink

I'm running, running, running Feet they hardly touch the ground Policedogs on my trail 'Cause I shot my woman down I caught my baby On a midnight creep Blew a bullet through her head Before

Vicksburg Is My Home Hans Theessink

The winds on lake Michigan, blow chilly and cold The winds on lake Michigan, blow chilly and cold I'm gonna leave Chicago, goin' down to Vicksburg, Mississippi, that's my home If I am lucky baby

Darkest Hour Hans Theessink

Oh the sun is nearly rising And the night is almost gone And the night is almost gone The darkest hour is just before dawn Won't you cuddle up a little closer Mama won't you hold my hand Mama

Homeless Hans Theessink

When the weatherman says sunshine but the beams don't touch your window-sill When the weatherman says sunshine and the beams don't never touch your window-sill You know the good times didn't get you

Living In The Fast lane Hans Theessink

Once I had a good friend, very dear to me He said, "I can handle it, it doesn't worry me" Cocaine and the needle, I know when to say no Let me tell you: my good friend, ain't here no more Living

The Cuckoo Hans Theessink

Well the cuckoo she's a pretty bird And she wobbles as she flies But the cuckoo never wobbles Till the sixth day of July Jack o'Diamonds, Jack o'Diamonds Well I know you from old You've robbed

Set Me Free Hans Theessink

Congregation gathered by the river Early morning, dawning of the day Reverend Jones reads his sermon In the distance you can hear the people pray Roll on mighty Mississippi, wash your waters to

Ready For The Ride Hans Theessink

You may own an airplane Fly all over the world Got your silver and gold Diamonds and pearls But one thing’s for certain When your time is up It’s ashes to ashes Dust to dust you can’t run,

Power Of Love Hans Theessink

a sad song Moves you to tears Sometimes I wonder Yes, I wonder about the power of love Love can move a mountain, love can tear down a wall Love can uplift you, make you stumble and fall Gotta

Love Sweet Love (Version 2) Hans Theessink

I don't need your money Don't need your diamond ring I don't need your fancy car To get me back on my feet again I need your love, love sweet love Love, love, love sweet love I like my baby

Tears Are Rolling Hans Theessink

baby, way I treated you Hurt your feelings, broke your heart in two I'm lonesome for you baby, can't wear you off my mind I'm lonesome for you baby, can't wear you off my mind See your face in the

Flying Shoes Hans Theessink

Baby baby don't you know What happened to me a while ago I may be wrong and I may be right When I came home and I turned on the light Somebody running out your backdoor Never seen a thing move that

Homecooking Hans Theessink

Do some homecooking baby Do some homecooking baby Do some homecooking baby Satisfy my soul Ate from a box at Micky D's Dined in the rainbow-room I've eaten with my hands I've used a silver spoon

Cottonfields Hans Theessink

When I was just a little bitty baby My mama would rock me in the cradle In them old cottonfields back home It was down in Louisiana Just about a mile from Texicana In them old cottonfields back

Six Strings Down Hans Theessink

Alpine valley In the middle of the night Six strings down On the heaven-bound flight Got a pick, a strap, guitar on his back Ain’t gonna cut the angels no slack Heaven done called Another blues-stringer

My Baby Changed The Lock On Her Door Hans Theessink

My baby changed, changed the lock on her door My mama changed, changed the lock on her door The key I've got, it just don't fit no more My mama told me, my papa told me too My dear old mother told

Call Me Hans Theessink

When darkness lies heavy, the night is too long You need a shoulder, you can lean on Call me, call me The words of a lovesong are hurting your soul Your lover has left you standing out in the cold