New Gulf Coast Blues

I done pack my belong Gonna leave my woes Goin' to a better place With a smile upon my face When that steam boat blows And that Gulf stream flows You'll hear me say goodbye Because there's a reason why The Gulf of Mexico Flows in to the Mobile Bay The Gulf of Mexico Flows in to the Mobile Bay I'm gonna let that cool stream of water Flow over my head someday Tell me mister mailman What is on your mind? Tell me mister mailman What is on your mind? If you pass my door So glad you obliged My eyes are brown My teeth are pearly white My eyes are brown My teeth are pearly white Because my skin is dark Don't mean my heart ain't right --- New Gulf Coast Blues - Bessie Smith