Wise Man's Blues

by David Mattis / Don Robey recording of 19 from The "3B" Blues Boy - The Blues Years: 1952-1959 (ACE CDCHD 302) Well listen to me baby, while I tell you a thing or two Yes, listen to me baby, while I tell you a thing or two Well the way things is happening, baby, baby just won't do Well, you're the bad woman, don't mean no man no good Yes, you're the bad, bad, bad woman, don't mean no man no good So I'm packin' up up my suitcase and endure like a wise man should Well I'm leavin' you baby, you endure the best you can Yes, bye baby, babe, do the best you can Well I'll find another woman, baby find another man

 

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