Memphis Minnie‑Jitis Blues
 

Mmm : the meningitis killing me
I'm feeling upended baby : my head is nearly down to my knees

I coming home one Saturday night : pull my clothes off and I lie down
And next morning just about day : the meningitis begin to creep around

My head and neck was paining me : seem like my back going to break in two
Lord I had such a mood that morning : I didn't know what in the world to do

My companion take me to the doctor : doctor please tell me my worst complaint
The doctor looked down at me and shook his head : said I wouldn't mind telling you son but I can't

You take around to the city hospital : just as quick quick as you possibly can
Think about the condition you in now : you never will get her back home alive again

You roam around to the city hospital : the clock was striking ten
I heard my ??? companion say : I will see your smiling face again