Lyrics - Saint James Infirmary

It was down in Old Joe’s barroom On the corner by the square The drinks were served as usual And a goodly crowd was there

On my left stood John Henry His eyes blood shone out of red He gazed at the crowd around him And these are the words he said

I went down to St. James Infirmary Saw my baby there All stressed out on a table So pale, so cold, and so frail

When up to see the doctor She’s very low he said Went back to see my baby Oh my, she’s lying their […]

Let her go, let her go and God bless her Wherever she may be There’ll never be another like her There’ll never be another for me

And now you’ve heard my story I’ll take another shot of booze And if anybody happens to ask you I’ve got those St. James Infirmary blues