Black Oak Arkansas Uncle Lijah Lyrics

Uncle Lijah Lyrics

CHORUS:

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah,

He's still alive.

Oh, Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah,

A hundred and five.



There was a time early in life 

When he gambled to gain 

And he carried a knife 

And he was winnin' that very night.

He cussed the devil, yes he cussed him good;

He swore he'd lick 'em, 

Yes, he swore he could,

And he dared him to come to Him if he would. Yeah!



Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah,

He's still alive.

Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah,

A hundred and five.



It was early in the mornin' when he got to bed 

To rest his weary gamblin' head 

When he heard the angry words his pappy said:

"Lijiah go and fetch some wood!" 

He heard his words and up he stood.

Even though it hurt, he knew he should. Yeah!



Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah,

He's still alive. Still cookin'!

Oh Uncle Li--jiah, Uncle Lijiah, 

A hundred and five.



Outside he heard the rattle of chains 

And he ran from someone 

He thought insane 

As he heard the devil 

Callin' out his name. 

The devil grabbed his suspenders well, 

And he trembled 

As he felt the hand from hell, 

And he let out with a hairy yell. 



He jumped in bed with his Maw and Paw.

And he told 'em that the devil was in Arkansas,

And he told 'em he'd quit gamblin' or break the law. Yeah!



Oh, Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah,

He's still alive. Still cookin'!

Oh, Uncle Li--jiah, Uncle Lijiah,

A hundred and five.Yeah!



Oh Uncle Lijiah, Uncle Lijiah 

He's still alive. Still cookin', yeah!

Oh Uncle Li--jiah, Uncle Lijiah,

A hundred and five.