Ballad Of Arlis Richards Lyrics
Arlis Richards was a man
Who lived among the blacks
He was a crosstie walker
With guitar on his back
Barely educated
Couldn't write his name
But when he played his guitar
Everybody sang:
I have been set free
Pain and misery
No longer follow me
I know Jesus!
Just outside of Memphis
Back in 52
Arlis was a ramblin
The way that he would do
Playing on his guitar
Sitting in the shade
People came to listen
To the music that he made
I have been set free
Pain and misery
No longer follow me
I know Jesus!
Some folks walked on by
When they saw the color of his skin
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Others stayed and cried
When they saw the man within
When his song was over
Arlis went his way
But some folks say revival
Started that day
