That Lucky Old Sun
(Haven Gillespie, Beasley Smith)
Bette performed this song very early in her singing career. She also recorded this song during her very first demo recording session in 1969.
Up in the morning, out on the job
Work like the devil for my pay
But that lucky old sun got nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day
Had a fuss with my woman, and I toil for my kids
And I sweat ’til I’m wrinkled and gray
While that lucky old sun got nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day
Oh, Lord above, don’t you hear me crying
Tears are rolling down my eyes
Send in a cloud with a silver lining
Take me to paradise
Show me that river
Take me across, wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun give me nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day