I woke up this morning
Had nothing to say
My gal looked at me
I just looked away
Oh this darkness
Covering my eyes
I got down on my knees
And said to my surprise
On my knees I said
How long must I feel this trouble
On my knees I said
How long must I feel this pain
On my knees I said
How long must I feel this trouble
How long oh Lord please show me the way
I woke up this morning
Felt around for my shoes
My gal looked at me
She said is this what you choose
Just like God's children
Marching off to war
We got them walking blues
That's what we're marching for