Sinking Down Slow

The world is my prison
Now I'm chained in misery
The night falls in the daytime
And the stars tumble in the sea

I came from Louisiana
Found that woman in Tennessee
She took me round the world
And then she shook me free

Oh, Baby, why'd you have to go?
My ship is takin' water
And I'm sinkin' down slow

I'm tired of all this weepin'
Been drownin' in my tears
Feels like you been gone
For a hundred years

Last night my sleep was worried
I heard you call my name
The break of dawn done took you
And I know I am to blame

Oh, Baby, why'd you have to go?
My ship is takin' water
And I'm sinkin' down slow

Katie May, Katie May
Can you hear me call?
You're up there in your castle
But I can't scale your walls

Katie May, Katie May
I know there is no other man
The good Lord done took you
From my lovin' hands