I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?   I would die in heaven just to meet your soul   I said oh oh, Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?   I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet you      Shot to the ego boy it's where this knife runs through   Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual   Shot to the ego boy it's where this knife runs through   Three wise men call Bessie down for a dual      I said oh oh, father lay me down   Down on this sunken ground   I said oh oh, father lay me down   Down on this sunken ground      But she's got a crucifix hidin' way down in this pit, oh   If you wish to call her out   Call her with your bravest shout      I said oh oh, father lay me down   Down on this sunken ground   I said oh oh, father lay me down   Down on this sunken ground      I said oh oh Bessie Smith why do you hang your head so low?   I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven, I would die in heaven just to meet your soul