Good Morning Judge
Legal Blues Unveiled: Wynonie Harris' Morning in Court
Lyrics
The other night I took a ride with little ol' Lucy Brown
The narrator took a ride with Lucy Brown, visiting various honky-tonks.
We went to all the honky-tonks, we really got around
They extensively explored different entertainment venues.
She's five-foot-two with eyes of blue and pretty as a queen
Describes Lucy as a petite woman with blue eyes and beauty.
I didn't know her pop was a city cop, and she was just fifteen!
Reveals that Lucy's father is a city cop, and she is underage (fifteen).
Good morning Judge
The narrator addresses a judge, questioning why the judge appears stern.
Why do you look so mean, sir?
Asks the judge about his seemingly unfriendly demeanor.
And Mr. Judge, what can the charges be?
The narrator wonders about the charges brought against him.
If there's been trouble, I will plead not guilty
Expresses innocence, willing to plead not guilty if accused.
It must be someone else
Claims the trouble must involve someone else, not him.
You know it can't be me!
Asserts his innocence, denying any involvement in the alleged wrongdoing.
I filed my income tax return, thought I'd saved some dough
Narrator filed income tax return, admitting to minor cheating.
I cheated just a little bit, I knew they'd never know
Confesses to a small deception, believing he won't be caught.
I got some money back this year, like I always do
Received a tax refund and plans to evade paying the IRS.
They'll have to catch me before I pay Internal Revenue!
States determination not to pay taxes unless caught by authorities.
Good morning Judge
The narrator repeats the inquiry about the judge's stern expression.
Why do you look so mean, sir?
Reiterates the question about the judge's seemingly harsh demeanor.
And Mr. Judge, what can the charges be?
The narrator expresses confusion about the charges against him.
If there's been trouble, I will plead not guilty
Reiterates innocence and willingness to plead not guilty.
It must be someone else
Insists that someone else must be responsible for the alleged offenses.
You know it can't be me!
Repeats the assertion that he is not the one causing trouble.
My wife and I we separated, just the other day
Narrator and wife separated, with her warning him of financial consequences.
Last thing that she said to me was "Brother you will pay!"
Describes the wife's demand for regular payments.
She said I'll pay her every week, I better never fail
Narrator refuses to comply with the wife's financial demands.
I said before I send you a dime, I'll die right here in jail!
Declares a willingness to go to jail rather than pay the requested amount.
Good morning Judge
Repeats the question about the judge's stern appearance.
Why do you look so mean, sir?
Reiterates the inquiry about the judge's seemingly harsh demeanor.
And Mr. Judge, what can the charges be?
Expresses confusion about the charges brought against him by the judge.
If there's been trouble, I will plead not guilty
Reiterates innocence and readiness to plead not guilty.
It must be someone else
Insists that someone else is responsible for the alleged offenses.
You know it can't be me!
Repeats the claim that he is not the one causing trouble.
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