Biography:
Gus Cannon (b. Red Banks, Mississippi, September 12, 1883 - d. Memphis, October 15, 1979) was an African American blues musician who helped to popularize jug bands, such as his own Cannon's Jug Stompers, in the 1920s and 1930s.
Among his composition is "Walk Right In" (first recorded by artist]Cannon's Jug Stompers); a hit for The Rooftop Singers in the 1960s and for Dr. Hook in the 1970s.
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[Verse 1]
C
Oh, I was born in the desert, I was raised in a lion's den.
F C
Oh I was born in the desert, I was rasied in the lion's den.
G7 C
And my reg'lar occupation is takin' women from their men.
[Verse 2]
C
Don't you ever let no woman worry your mind.
F C
Don't you ever let no woman worry your mind.
G7 C
'Cause she will keep you ragged and funny all the time.
[Verse 3]
C
Well, if you go by Memphis, please stop by Mingelwood.
C C
Well, if you go by Memphis, please stop by Mingelwood.
G7 C
'Cause the women in the camp don't mean no man no good.
C
Oh, I was born in the desert, I was raised in a lion's den.
F C
Oh I was born in the desert, I was rasied in the lion's den.
G7 C
And my reg'lar occupation is takin' women from their men.
[Verse 2]
C
Don't you ever let no woman worry your mind.
F C
Don't you ever let no woman worry your mind.
G7 C
'Cause she will keep you ragged and funny all the time.
[Verse 3]
C
Well, if you go by Memphis, please stop by Mingelwood.
C C
Well, if you go by Memphis, please stop by Mingelwood.
G7 C
'Cause the women in the camp don't mean no man no good.
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