I Asked For Water (He Gave Me Gasoline) — Lucinda Williams

written by Chester Burnett

Gurf Murlix guitar John Ciambotti bass Donald Lindley drums Juke Logan harmonica

Oh, I asked him for water, he gave me gasoline Oh, I asked him for water, he gave me gasoline I asked him for water, he gave me gasoline I went down to the depot looked up on the board I went down to the depot looked up on the board Saw that train a running but I could not get on board I asked the conductor can I ride the blinds I asked the conductor can I ride the blinds Said girl buy your ticket buy your ticket Cause this train ain't none of mine

Solo

Oh, I asked him for water, he gave me gasoline Oh, I asked him for water, he gave me gasoline I asked him for water, he gave me gasoline

From Lucinda WIlliams "Lucinda Williams" Chameleon Records 1992 (1988) Arc Music Corp(BMI)