I’m Going Back to the Red Clay Country Odetta

Goin' back to the red clay country
Well, I'm goin' back to the red clay country
Goin' back to the red clay country
That's-a my home, little baby
That's-a my home

"Well, hello, cap'n, come to the window."
I said, "Hello, cap'n, come to the window
Well, hello, cap'n, come to the window
Bow your head, little baby
Bow your head."

"This ol' hammer little too heavy."
I said, "This ol' hammer little too heavy
This ol' hammer little too heavy
Take it from my side, little baby
Take it from my side."

"This ol' hammer ring like silver."
I said, "This ol' hammer ring like silver
This ol' hammer ring like silver
Shine like gold, little baby
Shine like gold."

Take my little hammer and I throwed it in the river
Well, I take my little hammer and throwed it in the river
Take my ol' hammer and I throwed it in the river
Ring right on, little baby
Ring right on