(But I’m a Thousan’ Miles From Home) A low-down song from 1923 Words and music by Spencer Williams
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I’m a good gal
But I’m a thousan’ miles from home
I’m a good gal
But I’m in dis man’s town alone
Ain’t got coffee in ma coffee pot
Ain’t got sugah in ma bowl
Nuthin’ but a lonesome longing
For some jelly roll
I’m a good gal
But I sho’ ain’t understood
No one tries to do me any good
Lak’ dey should
I’m broke and hungry, need a meal
But I’m too proud to beg or steal
I’m a good gal
But I’m a thousan’ miles from home
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I’m a good gal
But I’m a thousan’ miles from home
I’m a good gal
But I’m in dis man’s town alone
Ain’t got nuthin’, dere ain’t nuthin lef’
For a reg’lar gal lak’ me
All I ever get is “thank you”
From each one I see
I’m a good gal
But I sho’ ain’t understood
No one tries to do me any good
Lak’ dey should
I ain’t good lookin’, don’t no much
But I’m too proud to make a touch
I’m a good gal
But I’m a thousan’ miles from home