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Old Black Mattie
[Verse 1]
Old Black Mattie ain't got a change in clothes
Girl got drunk, close that door
Poor Black Mattie ain't got change o' clothes
Girl got drunk, throwed her clothes outdoor

[Verse 2]
Goin' to Memphis, see that World's Fair
Reason I'm goin', baby, there
Goin' to Memphis, see that World's Fair
Reason I'm goin', know my baby there

[Verse 3]
Need no heater or fireplace by my bed
Women I got, cherry red
Need no heater fireplace by my bed
Woman I got, keep me cherry red
Woman I got, keep me cherry red