Fare Thee Well Poor Gal - Ida Cox

Have you heard a story about a poor gal in 'Bam?

Have you heard a story about a poor gal in 'Bam?

I’ve got one for you and it’s mighty sad

Folks, I’ve got no mother, ain’t go no dad

Folks, I’ve got no mother, ain’t go no dad

is the only thing I’ve ever had

The only friend that I had that I really thought was true

The only friend that I had that I really thought was true

said that he was through

I’ve heard the whistle, the fireman rings the bell

I heard the whistle, the fireman rings the bell

I heard my daddy say his last farewell

Folks, I’m just a poor gal, never done nobody wrong

Folks, I’m just a poor gal, never done nobody wrong

But I won’t be a poor gal long