'Now How Long'

Music video

An old song revisited. Late 60s or very early 70s. (Shades of Hank Williams and Robert Johnson: now there’s a combination…)

Despite its age, I’ve never played it live, but I think its time may have come to try and record it properly. Audio version (mastered for volume) and words here.

Now How Long?

Heard some lonesome whistle blow
How long Lord?
I guess it must be time to go
How long?
When you get those hard luck blues
All you need is walking shoes
How long Lord?
Now how long?

Empty pockets, empty bed
How long Lord?
Empty dreams in an empty head
How long?
When you get those walking blues
Radio just plays bad news
How long Lord?
Now how long?

[Optional]
When you hear those cold winds blow
How long Lord?
You know the way you have to go
How long?
Thought I heard the DJ say
Got no reason left to stay
How long Lord?
Now how long?

Standing by the railroad track
How long Lord?
Heading out with no way back
How long?
Waiting in the pouring rain
Must have missed that Gospel Train
How long Lord?
Now how long?