Title: American Old Time Song Lyrics
Subject: Traditional & Folk Music
Author: www.traditionalmusic.co.uk
Keywords: Old time music, American, oldtimey, bluegrass

Bad Company - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
BAD COMPANY. Copyright, 1891, by Richard A. Saalfield. Words and Music by Wm. H. Friday, Jr. 
When I was but a little lad, not many years ago, My father came to me one day, and said look here you Joe; I saw you with some boys to-day, amongst them one Jack Blair, I thought I cautioned you before, then dad these words said there: 
Refrain. Dear Joe drop young Blair's friendship now, I fear he'll do you harm; His manner I don't like somehow, there Joe, my boy, be calm. You may, my lad, think well of him, but I can plainly see, That young man is bad company, therefore, Joe, let him be. 
My dad's kind words I did not heed, and as the years rolled by, Bad company began to keep, Jack Blair met on the sly; Temptation came my way one day, I stole-was sent to Jail, And as the gates were closed on me these words I heard dad bewail.-Refrain. 
The other day my time expired, and homeward I did stray, Again I saw that dear old spot, my tears I could not stay; I made inquiry for my folks, both long had passed away, And as I kneel beside their graves I plainly hear dad say -Refrain. 
Young friends, from this a lesson take, and should you any time. Meet with bad company in life, perhaps be urged to crime; Don't let temptation conquer you, but firmly hold your ground, Think of the warning dad gave me, my sorrow at his mound.-Refrain.