Key: D
Introduction: Dm
Dm G G6 G5
I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?
G6 G5 G6 G5 Dm
I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet your soul
Dm G G6 G5
I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?
G6 G5 G6 G5
I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet you
Dm G G6 G5
Shot to the ego boy it's where this knife runs through
G6 G5 Dm
Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual
Dm G G6 G5
Shot to the ego boy it's where this knife runs through
G6 G5 Dm
Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual
Dm G G6 G5
I said oh oh, father lay me down
G6 G5 Dm
Down on this sunken ground
Dm G G6 G5
I said oh oh, father lay me down
G6 G5 Dm
Down on this sunken ground
Dm G G6 G5
But she's got a crucifix hidin' way down in this pit, oh
Dm G G6 G5
If you wish to call her out. Call her with your bravest shout
(Then calmer strumming)
Dm G G6 G5
I said oh oh, father lay me down
G6 G5 Dm(hammer
Down on this sunken ground
Dm G G6 G5
I said oh oh, father lay me down
G6 G5 Dm
Down on this sunken ground
(Back to picking)
Dm G G6 G5
I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?
G6 G5 G6 G5
I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven,
G6 G5
I would die in heaven just to meet your soul