Discover the story of the song > Swamp Witch – Jim Stafford

The song tells the story of a woman named Hattie who lives in the swamp and is rumored to be a witch. When a plague hits the nearby town, the townspeople turn to Hattie for help and she provides them with a mysterious potion from the Black Bayou which cures the sickness. However, when a group of men go to thank her, they never return and find a note telling them to leave her alone. The song warns listeners to stay away from Hattie and her shack in the swamp.