Trouble's up and down my door And trials all the way around Never knew what trouble was 'Til my darling threw me down With nothing but old ragged bones My heartstrings torn to shreds Blues were creeping over my body Worried notions flyin' through my head I have never worked for pleasure Pleasure on Earth I cannot find The only thing I can call my own Is a worried and troubled mind If whiskey and women don't kill me There's one more plan to try: Soak up the old rub alcohol Get these troubles all off of my mind When my earthly trials are over And my last goodbye I've said Bury me near my darlin's doorstep Where the roses bloom and fade