Death Letter Lyrics

Lyric discussion by bluesnaway 

Cover art for Death Letter lyrics by Son House

He has two versions o the 1965 Album.

One is filled with a more spiteful bitter set of lyrics which depicts his disgust in her. It portrays him harming her some way, but never mentions violence.

The other seems to discribes him loving her and morning for her loss. It also give the feel as she left him against his wishes.

A lot of people seem to read into the "judgement day" lyrics as if he killed her,. Remember Son House most undoubtably believed everyone stands to be judged. Thats the good vs evil battle that makes us all interested in him.

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