Elmore James - Dust My Broom

〈Verse 1〉
I'm gon’ get up in the mornin'
I believe I'll dust my broom
I'm gon’ get up in the mornin'
I believe I'll dust my broom
I quit with the best gal I'm lovin'
Now my friends can get my room

〈Verse 2〉
I'm gonna write a letter
Telephone every town I know
I'm gonna write a letter
I’ll telephone every town I know
If I don’t find her in West Helena
She’s in East Monroe I know

〈Verse 3〉
I don't want no woman
With every downtown man she meets
I don't want no woman
With every downtown man she meets
Man, shе's a no good doney
They shouldn't allow her on thе street

〈Verse 4〉
I believe
I believe my time ain't long
I believe
I believe my time ain't long
I’ve got to leave my baby
And break up my happy home

Elmore Brooks (27 January 1918 – May 24, 1963) performed with the stage name Elmore James and was an American blues guitarist and singer. He’s best known for his slide guitar work.

James was born in Holmes County, Mississippi. He was strongly influenced by Robert Johnson, performed with him, and covered many of Johnson’s songs. James' slide guitar version of “Dust My Broom” is considered one of the most famous guitar riffs in blues history. Mastering the piece is something of a right of passage for blues guitarists. James was also part of the early movement to electric blues, recording songs in Chicago in the early 50s.