Jimmy Brown the Newsboy
By A.P. Carter

Introduction – Charlie (1 x through)

(C) I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy (F) Brown
Everybody knows me I’m the newsboy of this (C) town
You can hear me yelling “Morning Star” honey on the (F) street
Got no head above my head, no shoes upon my (C) feet

Never mind sir how I look, don’t look at me and frown
I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy Brown
I’m awfully cold and hungry sir, my food is running thin
Travel around from place to place, my daily bread to win

Double Break (1st half Banjo- 2nd half Mandolin)

My father died a drunkard sir, I heard my Mama say
I am helping Mother sir, as I travel along my way
Mother always helped me sir, there’s nothing in the world to lose
When I get to heaven sir, I’ll sell the gospel news

Double Break (1st half Dobro – 2nd half bass)

I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy Brown
Everybody knows me I’m the newsboy of this town
You can hear me yelling “Morning Star” honey on the street
Got no head above my head, no shoes upon my feet

Chords and musical notes in Red