Lyrics
I'm a poor gal long way from home
I am a woman who is far away from my home
Before i get to heaven got a way to roam
Before reaching heaven, I have a long journey ahead
And when i get there gonna take off my shoes
Upon arrival in heaven, I plan to relax and be comfortable
Got nothin' now & nothin' to lose
I currently have nothing, and I have nothing to risk or lose
All day long you heard me moan
I express my sorrow throughout the day
You can tell my friends when i am gone
Let my friends know about me when I'm no longer here
A dollar for some bacon a nickel for the lard
A dollar for bacon, a nickel for lard; expressing financial difficulties
I'd like to buy some more but times are hard
Despite wanting more, I can't afford it due to tough times
You work me late, you work me soon
Being worked late and early, possibly in a challenging job
Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon
Worked even during the night, suggesting a demanding schedule
You work me late, you work me soon
Repetition of being worked late and early, emphasizing the hardship
Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon
Reiteration of working even during moonlight, emphasizing difficulty
Going to see my long haired babe
Anticipation of seeing a loved one with long hair
Got her a dress on the last pay day
The loved one has a new dress from the last payday
Gonna treat her nice gonna treat her fine
Intention to treat the loved one kindly and respectfully
Gonna take her home on the railroad line
Planning to take the loved one home via the railroad
Gonna treat her nice gonna treat her fine
Reiteration of the intention to treat the loved one well
Gonna take her home on the railroad line
Reiteration of planning to take the loved one home via the railroad
You work me late, you work me soon
Repetition of being worked late and early, highlighting the challenging work situation
Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon
Reiteration of working even during the light of the moon
You work me late, you work me soon
Repetition of being worked late and early, emphasizing the ongoing hardship
Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon
Reiteration of working even during the light of the moon, underscoring the continued difficulty
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