New, New Minglewood Blues

The Grateful Dead

March 17, 1967

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I was born in the desert
Raised in a lion's den
I was born in the desert
Raised in a lion's den
Oh, my number one occupation
Is stealing women from their men

If you're ever in Memphis
You best stop down Minglewood
If you're ever in Memphis
You best stop down Minglewood
When I take a walk downtown there
All the women sure look good

Well, if you can't believe me
It'll make it hard to believe in you
I said if you can't believe me
It'll make it hard to believe in you
'Cause we all need each other
Well, oh, you know it's true

I was, I was born in the desert
Raised in a lion's den
I was, I was born in the desert
Raised in a lion's den
Oh, my number one occupation
Is stealing women from their men

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“When it seems like the night will last forever
And there's nothing left to do but count the years
When the strings of my heart start to sever
And stones fall from my eyes instead of tears”
— Black Muddy River by The Grateful Dead

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