Knockin’ Lost John

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I went down to Duffy's bar with depression on my mind Just to blow off a little steam and try and unwind Times were getting tough with no relief in sight Last straw, I lost my job, next straw, your life [Chorus] Knock on knockin' lost John The Great Depression was going strong Hard times comin' on Long gone knockin' lost John [Verse 2] 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 nothing like it, jumpin' out windows, going mad But that's not half as bad as losin' what you never had [Chorus] Knock on knockin' lost John The Great Depression was going strong Hard times comin' on Long gone knockin' lost John [Instrumental Break] [Chorus] Knock on knockin' lost John The Great Depression was going strong Hard times comin' on Long gone knockin' lost John [Verse 3] Back in 1929, it was livin' hell Crime was on the rise when the bottom fell Keepin' poverty pocket high upon the hill Back door, you lock it, they'll break in still [Chorus] Knock on knockin' lost John The Great Depression was going strong Hard times comin' on Long gone knockin' lost John