chanson : Delia

DELIA / DELIA'S GONE

1. Delia cursed Tony
On a Saturday night,
Cursted him such a wicked curse
That he swore to take her life

Chorus

Delia's gone,
One more round,
Delia's gone.

2. The first time he shot her,
Shot her in the side.
The second time he shot her
She bowed her head and died. (Chorus)

3. They sent for a doctor,
He came dressed in black.
Done everything a doctor could do,
But he couldn't bring Delia back. (Chorus)

4. Monday he was 'rested,
Tuesday he was tried.
The jury found him guilty,
And the judge said 'Ninety-nine'. (Chorus)

5. 'Ninety-nine years in the prison,
Judge, that ain't no time.
I've got a brother in New Orleans
With nine hundred and ninety-nine.' (Chorus)

6. Now Tony is in the jail house,
Drinkin' out a silver cup.
Delia she's in the graveyard,
Tryin' her best to get up. (Chorus)

7. 'Jailer, O Jailer,
How can I sleep ?
When all around my bedside,
My little Delia creeps.' (Chorus)

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