Black Blues II

I'm trying to write a little song
It's not that easy to put words down
To get away from my home town
Where memories last for too long

I took my best friend with me
A glass of whisky maybe three
Now you can hear the melody
Not bad, not good, it's my story

And it drove me so far away
By the river Mississippi
In an old "boui boui" where I lay
All my troubles down for some years
Guitars, violins, harmonica,
Play all night long, fading my fears
Inside of me the "baraka"
Have taken away all of my tears

But don't ask me to forget you
At every corner I see your face
I'm running running like blazes
Trying to find some rescue

Another drink, fine I'm ready,
I'm back again here on the road
With nothing more than my freedom
Come on and join me for this dream

And it drove you so far away
By the river Mississippi
In an old "boui boui" where you lay

All your troubles down for some years
Guitars, violins, harmonica
Play all night long, fading your fears
Inside of you the "baraka"
Will take away all of your tears

(Michel Thiallier traduction : Maryline Saccomano/Michel Thiallier)