The Ballad Of The Landlord Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB ADED FFFF GHIH JFKF LMNO PQRSQTAUULandlord landlord | A |
My roof has sprung a leak | B |
Don't you 'member I told you about it | C |
Way last week | B |
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Landlord landlord | A |
These steps is broken down | D |
When you come up yourself | E |
It's a wonder you don't fall down | D |
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Ten Bucks you say I owe you | F |
Ten Bucks you say is due | F |
Well that's Ten Bucks more'n I'l pay you | F |
Till you fix this house up new | F |
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What You gonna get eviction orders | G |
You gonna cut off my heat | H |
You gonna take my furniture and | I |
Throw it in the street | H |
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Um huh You talking high and mighty | J |
Talk on till you get through | F |
You ain't gonna be able to say a word | K |
If I land my fist on you | F |
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Police Police | L |
Come and get this man | M |
He's trying to ruin the government | N |
And overturn the land | O |
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Copper's whistle | P |
Patrol bell | Q |
Arrest | R |
Precinct Station | S |
Iron cell | Q |
Headlines in press | T |
Man Threatens landlord | A |
Tenant Held Bail | U |
Judge GIives Negro Days In County Jail | U |
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