I'm Gonna Get It Trk 22 2:38

'Jazz' Bill Gillum (William McKinley Gillum)

(Bill Gillum)

Bill Gillum & His Jazz Boys

Jazz Gillum - vocal & hmc with Big Bill Broonzy - guitar, unk bass

prob. Washboard Sam (Robert Brown) - washbrd

Recorded: Aurora, Ill., Thursday June 16th,1938

Album: Bill 'Jazz' Gillum The Bluebird Recordings 1934-1938

Bluebird 66717-2 RCA, BMG 1997.

Transcriber: Awcantor@aol.com









Yeah, the holdup man says, 'Don't act tough

Give me yo' money or I'll treat you rough'

Yes, I'm gonna get it, yes, I'm gonna get it

I mean I'm gonna get it, just as well n'give it to me



Now the little dog started in to run

The big dog said, 'Pup you jes' begun'

Yes, I'm gonna get it, yes, I'm gonna get it

I mean I'm gonna get it, just as well n-give it to me



(guitar & instrumental)



Spoken - 'Yes, I'm gonna get it'



Now, I'm goin' downtown to see Lizzie Brown

She got the best jellyroll that is in town

Yes, I'm gonna get it, yes, I'm gonna get it

I mean I'm gonna get it, just as well n-give it to me



(harmonica & instrumental)



Yeah, an there's one thing I afraid to say

A short-leg'd woman can go a long, long ways

Yes, I'm gonna get it, I mean I'm gonna get it

Yes, I'm gonna get it, just as well n'give it to me'



(guitar & instrumental)



Spoken - Yea-yes, I'm gonna get it'



I've got what it takes, I am no child

Makes no mistake, yes I'm runnin' wild

Yes, I'm gonna get it, I know I'm goin' to get it

I mean I gonna get it, just as well n'give it to me'



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