"Down on Me" is a traditional freedom song from the 1920s or earlier that became popular following its remake by Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Looks like everybody in this world round down on me.Janis Joplin rearranged the song and created new lyrics.

The song was originally released in the summer of 1967 and was featured on the band's debut album Big Brother & the Holding Company.

The song would reach #42 on the charts, barely missing the Top 40 mark.

Believe in your brother, have faith in man, / Help each other, honey, if you can / Because it looks like everybody in this whole round world / Is down on me.Joplin's version was covered by Jeany Reynolds in 1970.