FOGYISM
(Ida Cox)

Ida Cox - 1928


Why do people believe in some old sign?
Why do people believe in some old sign?
To hear a hoot owl holler, someone is surely dyin'

Some will break a mirror, cry bad luck for seven years
Some will break a mirror, cry bad luck for seven years
And if a black cat crosses them, they'll break right down in tears

To dream of muddy water, trouble is knockin' at your door 
To dream of muddy water, trouble is knockin' at your door 
Your man is sure to leave you, and never return no more

When your man come home evil, tell you you are getting old 
When your man come home evil, tell you you are getting old 
That's a true sign he's got someone else bakin' his jelly roll