Cryin' Shame

It's a pity
Baby, I declare that's a cryin' shame
Yes, it's a pity
I declare that's a cryin' shame

Yes, you know I killed my mama
'Cause she was lovin' another man
Tell mama, I want you to tell my lovely wife
Yes, tell mama, I want you to tell my lovely wife

Yes, I got a great loss, you know
That old judge tried to give me life

I got a burden, 'til I really can't hold it back
Yes, it's a burden, 'til I really can't hold it back
Yes, I'm goin' through the county jail
And I may get the legislature on
Lord have mercy