Elmore James

Elmore James – Dust My Broom: Lyrics and Music Video

Released 1965 1960s

Music video: Elmore James – Dust My Broom

Dust My Broom Lyrics

I’m gettin’ up soon in the mornin’
I believe i’ll dust my broom
I’m gettin’ up soon in the mornin’
I believe i’ll dust my broom
I quit the best girl i’m lovin’
Now my friends can get in my room

I’m gonna write a letter, telephone every town i know
I’m gonna write a letter, telephone every town i know
If i don’t find her in mississippi
She be in east monroe i know

And i don’t want no woman
Wants every downtown man she meets
No i don’t want no woman
Wants every downtown man she meets
Man, she’s a no good doney
They shouldn’t allow her on the street, yeah

I believe, i believe my time ain’t long
I believe, i believe my time ain’t long
I ain’t gonna leave my baby
And break up my happy home