If I didn’t have to stay so long.[37]
[37] This stanza is found in somewhat different form in the popular song entitled Jail-House Blues.
Chain Gang Blues[38]
Standin’ on the road side,
Waitin’ for the ball an’ chain.
Say, if I was not all shackled down
I’d ketch that wes’ boun’ train.
Standin’ on the rock pile
Wid a hammer in my hand,
Lawd, standin’ on rock pile,