Tin Roof Blues - Jimmy Dorsey

Yes, a New Orleans woman She's alright with me I said New Orleans woman She's alright with me That's my hometown I'm talking about 'Cause when she cooks That good old Gumbo fillet I'm happy as can be I love my baby I'm gonna tell you the reason why Let you know the secret out Yes I love my baby Well, I'm gonna tell you the reason why Never told you this before 'Cause there ain't a chance for a cutout You've got to stay with me till the day I die

Maybe the streets are gold and there's a table with plenty room Maybe we don't grow old and we got nothing to lose Maybe in the promise land, there's a choir when you walk through Oh, but I pray Heaven is like rain on a tin roof Maybe the sun don't set and the waters don't rise Maybe we don't forget how to laugh like a child Maybe in the promised land, we're all made for what we do Oh, but I pray Heaven is like rain on a tin roof Washing away Washing away my sorrows Giving me faith Giving me faith to follow A new tomorrow They tell me in the promised land there are mansions to choose Oh, but I pray Heaven is like rain on a tin roof Maybe time stands still and the mountains just move Maybe we all have wings and there's only good news, oh They say the living water is the fountain of youth Oh, but I pray Heaven is like rain on a tin roof Washing away Washing away my sorrows Giving me faith Giving me faith to follow A new tomorrow They tell me in the promised land there are mansions to choose Oh, but I pray Heaven is like rain on a tin roof Washing away Washing away my sorrows Giving me faith Giving me faith to follow A new tomorrow They tell me in the promised land there are mansions for me and you Oh, but I pray Heaven is like rain on a tin roof I pray Heaven is like rain on a tin roof