Ma Rainey - Presenting Ma Rainey

Screech Owl Blues

When a hog makes a bed, you know the storm is due, (2)
When a screech owl hollers, mean bad luck for you

Screech owl hollered this mornin', twice in front of my back door, (2)
I knew when he hollered, bad luck comin' back once more

I got a taxi, begged the driver, "Show me some speed," (2)
Screech owl brought me bad luck, money's what my baby needs

I called all over town, tryin' to find that good brown of mine, (2)
He called me from the station, said, "Fifty dollars was my fine."

When I got to the station, bad luck was waitin' there too, (2)
They said, "You need more money, and we've got a warrant for you."



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Writer(s): Ma Rainey
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