Jimmy Randolph

Cat. #0784 (MFH #382) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on June 25, 1969

VERSE 1
What did you will your Father
Jimmy Rand'lph, my son
All of my land, Mother make my bed soon
For I am heart broken
An' I want to lie down

VERSE 2
What did you will your Father
Jimmy Rand'lph, my son
All of my houses, Mother make my bed soon
For I am heart broken
An' I want to lie down

VERSE 3
What did you will your Father
Jimmy Rand'lph, my son
My horse an' my saddle, Mother make my bed soon
For I am heart broken
An' I want to lie down

VERSE 4
What did you will your Father
J immy Rand'lph, my son
All of my money, Mother make my bed soon
For I am heart broken
An' I want to lie down

VERSE 5
What did you will your Father
Jimmy Rand'lph, my son
A cup of strong poison, Mother make my bed soon
For I am heart broken
An' I want to lie down

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