If You Don t, I Know Who Will

by Brymn / Bessie Smith / Williams recording of June 15, 1923 from The Complete Recordings, Vol. 1 (Columbia/Legacy C2K-47091) Daddy, I want some furs and things Daddy, I want the diamond rings Aeroplanes, motor cars and such If your little mama ain't askin' too much From you, from you Won't you give me what I want, daddy do If you don't I know who will If you don't I know who will You may think that I'm just bluffin' But I'm one gal ain't supposed to want for nothin' I got my wantin' habits on I've had 'em on since this morn Man, you've got to help me 'long If you don't, it's good-bye John Squeeze me till I feel the thrill Love me till I get my fill 'Cause if you don't and say you won't I know who will, Mr. So-and-So I know who will If you don't I know who will If you don't I know who will You might think that I'm just bluffin' But I'm one gal ain't supposed to want for nothin' I've got my wantin' habits on I've had 'em on since this morn Man, you've got to help me 'long If you don't, it's goodbye John Squeeze me till I feel the thrill Love me till I get my fill 'Cause if you don't and say you won't I know who will, my other papa I know who will __________ Note 1: morn, dawn or morning.

 

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