#AmericanWriters
Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head w… Let the rain sing you a lullaby. The rain makes still pools on the… The rain makes running pools in th…
It was a long time ago. I have almost forgotten my dream. But it was there then, In front of me, Bright like a sun—
I’m all alone in this world, she s… Ain’t got nobody to share my bed, Ain’t got nobody to hold my hand— The truth of the matter’s I ain’t got no man.
When I was home de Sunshine seemed like gold. When I was home de Sunshine seemed like gold. Since I come up North de
How quiet It is in this sick room Where on the bed A silent woman lies between two lo… Life and Death,
I work all day, Said Simple John, Myself a house to buy. I work all day, Said Simple John,
Love Is a ripe plum Growing on a purple tree. Taste it once And the spell of its enchantment
I went to the Gypsy’s. Gypsy settin’ all alone. I said, Tell me, Gypsy, When will my gal be home? Gypsy said, Silver,
Because my mouth Is wide with laughter And my throat Is deep with song, You do not think
When Susanna Jones wears red her face is like an ancient cameo Turned brown by the ages. Come with a blast of trumphets, J… When Susanna Jones wears red
Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal… It’s had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up,
When I get to be a composer I’m gonna write me some music abou… Daybreak in Alabama And I’m gonna put the purtiest so… Rising out of the ground like a sw…
I am your son, white man! Georgia dusk And the turpentine woods. One of the pillars of the temple f… You are my son!
You say I O.K.ed LONG DISTANCE? O.K.ed it when? My goodness, Central That was then!
Here I sit With my shoes mismated. Lawdy—mercy! I’s frustrated!