KNOCKIN' LOST JOHN

I went down to Duffy's bar With a fresh stir on my mind Just to blow off a little steam And try to unwind Times were getting tough With no relief in sight Last straw I lost my job Next straw your light Don't go knockin' lost John The great depression was goin' strong Hard times comin' on Don't go knockin' lost John Born on the south side Got my schoolin' at the pool hall Saturday night we get back to back Sunday mornin', wall to wall Never seen nothin' like it Jumpin' out of windows, goin' mad The best and happiest man Is losin' what you never had Don't go knockin' lost John The great depression was goin' strong Hard times comin' on Don't go knockin' lost John Don't go knockin' lost John The great depression was goin' strong Hard times comin' on Don't go knockin' lost John Back in 1929 it was livin' hell Crime was on the rise when the bottom fell Keepin' poverty pocket high on hungry hill Back door you lock it But they'll break in stil Don't go knockin' lost John The great depression was goin' strong Hard times comin' on Don't go knockin' lost John