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Katrina Blues

from Handsful O' Blues by Reggie Miles

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I began writing this song the day I heard about Katrina's visit to the Deep South. Inspiration included the lyrics of an old Barbecue Bob flood song.

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Katrina Blues Reggie Miles © 2008

I’m in Mississippi
Mud all in my shoes
My gal’s in Louisiana
Got them high water blues

And I got nuthin’ left to lose
I got them high water blues

Hard times here
My house has washed away
I’m sittin’ here prayin’
For a sunny day

And now I’m cryin’ every day
My house has washed away

That river levee
She’s long and tall
Katrina came to visit
She made that levee fall

And now there’s nuthin’ left at all
She made that levee fall

The mayor said
Move to higher ground
But there ain’t no hills
For miles around

There ain’t no hills to be found
In this old Delta town

Sittin’ here moanin’
‘Bout this hurricane
Times like these
‘Ll drive a man insane

And it’s a cryin’ shame
About that hurricane

Katrina Katrina
You've got to go
Your sister Rita's
Knockin on my door

And now you've got to go
Cause Rita's at my front door

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from Handsful O' Blues, track released February 2, 2008
Written, arranged and performed by Reggie Miles.

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Reggie Miles Seattle, Washington

A Folk/Blues artist from the US Pacific Northwest
A Songwriter, Singer, Storyteller, Slide Guitarist & Sawplayer
Earthy vocals, resophonic guitar bottleneckin’ and the rhythmic moans of harmonica combine while foot stompin’ abounds.
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