Steve Earle

Blue Yodel #9

Steve Earle


Standing on the corner 
I didn't mean no harm 
When a big policeman 
Grabbed me by the arm 
Now, it was down in Memphis 
On the corner of Beale and Main 
He said "Now, hey big boy 
I'm gonna have to know your name" 

Now, you can find my name 
On the tail of my shirt 
I'm a Tennessee hustler 
And I never have to work 
But I'm telling all you rounders 
You best leave my women alone 
I'll take my .38 Special 
And I'll run you rounders home