Hoodoo Snake Doctor Blues
Composer(s): Johnny Shines
Performer(s): Johnny Shines



I'm going surprise my baby, and I tipped up to her door
I's going surprise my baby, and I tipped up to her door
I could hear nothing but best friend crying
and slats falling all on the floor

I thought my baby was sick when I heard a grunting sound
I thought my baby was sick when I heard a grunting sound
Well, I peeped through my window
I thought Doc was trying to hold her down

I know sick people need quietness, so I didn't dare open up my trap
I know sick people need quietness, so I didn't dare open up my trap
I know Doc was a hoodoo man
when I saw a huge snake laying in her lap