I Have Got to Go - John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson

Sonny Boy Williamson — vcl and hca

with Blind Boy Davis — piano, Charlie McCoy — gtr

Alfred Elkins imbass, Washboard Sam (Robert Brown) — wsbrd

Recorded: Chicago, Dec 11, 1941

Document Records DOCD-5058

Transcriber: Awcantor@aol.com

Now, an I want you to gather 'round boys

We’ve all got to go, now

I want you to gather 'round boys

We all-of got to go

Now, th’ain’t no use to you worryin'

You won’t feel safe no mo'

Now, you got to wear a uniform

Man you got to be in style

Now, you got to wear Uncle Sam’s uniform

So you can be in style

Now, you got to walk straight 'n tote a rifle

Uncle Sam wanna use you a while

'Take it away again, Charlie'

(guitar, piano & instrumental)

Well, now here comes man

Man re’dy-a climb on a high plane

Now an here come the man, now

Man ready-a climb on a high plane

'Well, now you got to walk straight down there, boy

'Picks up yo' feets don’t let 'em drags!'

(instrumental all)

Now ain’t no use to smilin' at me

Man, it ain’t no use to shake my hand

No it ain’t no use in smilin' at me

Man, ain’t no use to shake my hand

Now, I ain’t gonna walk wit' you this time

I’ve got to fly one-a-them bomber planes.