A Worried ManArtists: The Kingston Trio (peak Billboard position # 20 in 1959)Words and Music by Donald D. Guard and Tom Glazer—adapted from traditional American folk song “Worried Man Blues”(banjo intro)It takes a worried man to sing a worried songIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songI'm worried now but I won't be worried longGot myself a Cadillac thirty dollars downGot myself a brand new house five miles out of townGot myself a gal named Sue treats me really fineYes, she's my baby and I love her all the timeIt takes a worried worried man to sing a worried worried songIt takes a worried worried man to sing a worried worried songIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songI'm worried now but I won't be worried longI've been away on a business trip travelin' all aroundI got a gal and her name is Sue, prettiest gal in townShe sets my mind to worryin' every time I'm goneI'll be home tonight so I won't be worried longIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songI'm worried now but I won't be worried longWell *Bob* is in the livin' room holdin' hands with Sue*Nicky's* at that big front door vowin'; to come on throughWell I'm here in the closet, oh lord what shall I doWe're worried now but we won't be worried longIt takes a worried man to sing a worried song, oh yesIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songIt takes a worried man to sing a worried songI'm worried now but I won't be worried long*apparently sung by lead Dave Guard referring to other Trio members Bob Shane and Nick ReynoldsTranscribed by Ronald E.
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