Lord I went to the doctor he took one look
He said the trouble with you ain't in my book
I'll tell you what it is but it ain't good news
You've got an awful bad case of them low down blues
CHORUS
I've got the mean old miseries in my soul
I went to the river but the waters too cold
I've walked the floor 'till I've worn out my shoes
Lord they're killin' me I mean them low down blues
VERSE TWO
Lord I never knew a man could feel this bad
I never knew livin' could be so sad.
All I do is set and cry
Lord I'd have to get better be-fore I could die
CHORUS
I've got the mean old miseries in my soul
I went to the river but the waters too cold
I've walked the floor 'till I've worn out my shoes
Lord they're killin' me I mean them low down blues