Project Highway

Project Highway Track 14 2: 54
Sonny Boy Williamson I (John Lee)
(John Lee Williamson)
Sonny Boy Williamson I - vocals & harmonica
(possibly Robert Lee McCoy - guitar)
Henry Townsend - guitar
Recorded Nov 11, 1937 Leland Hotel
Album: Bluebird Recordings 1937-1938

Well, well, well, well
I've got to get some money
I wants to buy a V8 Ford
Hee-yeah, got to get some money
I wants to buy a V8 Ford
Well, well, well
I want to ride this new highway
Ooo-ooo, that the project just completed
And we can go on

Well now, as I ride this new highway
Lord, n' I'm 'onna cross the Gulf of Mexico
Eee-yeah, ride this new highway
I'm gon' cross the Gulf of Mexico
Well, well, well, said, I ain't gonna stop ridin'
Well, until I park in front of my baby's door

(harmonica & guitar)

Well, when my baby come out an see me
I know she's gonna jump an shout
Eee-yeah, baby run out an see me
I know she's gonna jump an' shout
Well, well, well
Says that's gonna draw a crowd
Wee-hoo, people going to know
Whats all this rackets all about

Now, when people gather 'round
Now in front of my baby's do'
Wee-yeah, crowd a people
Standin' in front of my baby's door
Well, well, well
Then I'm gonna tell 'em, 'Don't get excited
Hee-ooo, same Lacey Belle
I was singin' about, before.