Black Betty Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Justus 

Cover art for Black Betty lyrics by Spiderbait

Personally, I've always thought it was about a gun. That's what I was told.

But I also hear it derived from an old prison cadance.

I, myself... Think that Meat Loaf's cover was AMAZING.

@Justus I have read elsewhere it was originally about a Musket that had been painted black.

@Justus I have read elsewhere it was originally about a Musket that had been painted black.