Young Widow Brown

That Jimmy Brown died at just 25

And they lowered him under the ground

Right at his head was a mark that had read

I leave the world young widow Brown

He left her for me now it’s plain to see

Just why old Jim ain’t around

I know that I’ve tried but the man ain’t alive

That can keep up with young widow Brown

That woman, she’s crazy if she thinks

That I’ll just keep on a hanging around

I’d leave in a minute ‘cept for one thing

That one thing is young widow Brown

In her high steppin’ style, she’s a goin’ hog wild

This night life is a whoopin’ me down

But if I lose a place then I’m out of the race

For kisses from young widow Brown

I must be gettin’ old my walk’s gettin’ slow

Just barely can make it around

I work night and day spend all of my pay

On pretties for young widow Brown

That woman, she’s crazy if she thinks

That I’ll just keep on a hanging around

I’d leave in a minute ‘cept for one thing

That one thing is young widow Brown