How Long Blues John Lee Hooker

“How Long Blues” by John Lee Hooker, released in 1942, is a classic #Blues track expressing deep sorrow over lost love and longing. The lyrics convey feelings of heartache and yearning, with a repetitive, haunting structure that emphasizes the pain of separation. Hooker's unique guitar style and powerful vocals have influenced countless artists, solidifying its cultural significance in the blues genre.

[Verse 1]
Standin' at the station when the train come by
Deep down in my heart, baby, feel the achin' pain
How long, oh baby how long?
Baby how long, baby how long
Has that evenin' train been gone
How long, oh baby how long?

[Verse 2]
If I could holler like a mountain jack
I'd go up on the mountain, call my baby back
How long, oh baby how long?

[Verse 3]
I could see the green grass
Growin' up on the hill
But you can't see a green-black drawin' on a
On a dollar bill
Baby, how long?
Baby how long?

[Verse 4]
How long, baby how long
Has that evenin' train been gone?
Baby how long, oh baby how long?
Oh baby how long?
Oh baby how long?

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