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Catfish John lyrics

Chorus
Mama said, "Don't go near that river"
"Don't be hanging round old Catfish John"
Come the morning I'd always be there
Walking in his footsteps in the sweet Delta dawn

Take me back to another morning (note 1)
To a time so long ago
When the sweet magnolia blossomed (note 2)
Cotton fields were white as snow

Catfish John was a river hobo
Lived and died by the river's bend
Looking back I still remember
I was proud to be his friend

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Born a slave in the town of Richmond (note 3)
Traded for a chestnut mare
Lord, he never spoke in anger
Though his load was hard to bear

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Walking in his footsteps in the sweet Delta dawn

Part of these releases

- Track 2 on Pure Jerry: Jerry Garcia Band, San Francisco Bay Area 1978
- 1 Mystery Train
- 3 I Second That Emotion
- Track 2 on GarciaLive, Vol. Four: March 22nd, 1978 Veteran's Hall
- 1 How Sweet It Is
- 1 The Harder They Come
- 3 Simple Twist Of Fate
- 3 Cats Under the Stars

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