Black Bottom Lyrics

In the shadow of the city where the sun don't shine
Where it's a constant struggle just to stay alive
You hear a shot ring out
Somebody else has died

Ain't no good in Black Bottom
It's an evil place
Where a man can vanish
Without a single trace

Talk about the blues
People down there got 'em
'Cause you ain't gotta chance
If you're down in Black Bottom

If you live in Black Bottom
You don't walk at night
'Cause some cat might cut you
Just to spark a fight

Talk about the blues
People down there got 'em
'Cause you ain't gotta chance
If you're down in Black Bottom