The Boll Weevil is a little black bug
From Mexico they say
Come all the way to Texas
Just a-lookin'for a place to stay.
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Gonna get yo'home.
Gonna get yo'home.
The Farmer said to the Boll Weevil
I see you on the Square.
Yes, sir, said the Boll Weevil
My whole damn family's there.
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The Farmer said to the Merchant
I want some meat and meal
Get outta here, you Son of a Gun
Got Boll Weevil in yo' field.
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The Farmer said to the Finance Man
I'd like to make out a note.
Go to hell, you rascal you,
Gotta Boll Weevil on yo' coat.
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Farmer said to the Banker,
I'd like to cash this check
Get outta here you Clodhopper,
Gotta Boll Weevil down yo' neck.
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Boll Weevil said to the Farmer
I'll swing right on yo' gate,
When I git through with yo' cotton,
You'll sell that Cadillac Eight!
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Boll Weevil said to the Doctor,
Better put away your pills,
When I git through with the Farmer,
Cain't pay no Doctor bills!
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Boll Weevil said to the Preacher,
Better close up them church doors
When I git through with the Farmer,
Cain't pay no Preacher no more!
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Boll Weevil said to the Business Man,
Boy, drink that cool lemonade.
When I git through with you, boy,
Gonna drag you outta that shade!
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Boll Weevil in yo' field, boy,
It's just like shooting dice,
Work the whole dam year round,
But the cotton won't bring no price:
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The Boll Weevil knocked on my front door,
He said I've come to eat,
I'm gonna starve you plumb to death
And get the shoes right off yo' feet.
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