That's Why I'm Lonesome

by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup recording of 1946-1949 from Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 (1946-1949) (Document 5202) Well, I've got no one to love me, guess I'm all alone That's why I'm worried, darling, and I'm all alone You know I'm worried, yes, I'm lonesome You know I'm lonesome baby, in this world for you Sometimes I'm on the wonder, wonder to myself You know I love you, baby, and you love somebody else But I am wondering, yes, I'm wondering You know I'm wondering, baby, in this world for you I ain't got nobody, I'm here all alone The one I love, she really don't stay at home That's why I'm lonesome, yes, I'm lonesome You know I'm lonesome, baby, in this world for you Created by: Bluesman Harry Page last updated on: May 28 2000

 

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