Bessie was more than just a friend of mine
We shared the good times with the bad
Now many a year has passed me by
I still recall the best thing I ever had
Now, Im goin down the road to see Bessie
Oh, see her soon
Im just goin down the road to see Bessie Smith
When I get there Im wonderin what shell do
All the crazy things I had to try
Well, I tried them all and then some
But if youre lucky one day youll find out
Where it is youre really comin from
Now, Im goin down the road to see Bessie
Oh, see her soon
Im just goin down the road to see Bessie Smith
And when I get there Im wonderin what shell do
Now in my day Ive made some foolish moves
But back then, I didnt worry bout a thing
Now and again I still wonder to myself
Was it her sweet love or the way that she could sing
And now Im goin down the road to see Bessie
Oh, see her soon
Im just goin down the road to see Bessie Smith
And when I get there Im wonderin what shell do