I'm Leavin You

by Chester Burnett a.k.a. Howlin' Wolf recording of 19?? from Moanin' At Midnight (Blue City 2652292), Well maybe in the mornin', I don't know Baby don't know, just how soon But I'm leavin' you Woman I've got to put you down Well if you can't treat me right Ain't no use for me hangin' around Well you told me that you love me You cross your heart to die But I found out that wasn't so I'm leavin' you Woman I got to put you down Girl if you can't treat me right Ain't no use for me hangin' around Well early in the mornin' before I rise You lay that role in your bloodshot eyes You's a mean little thing, meanest woman I ever seen No matter how I try to treat you right Still you's a mean little thing Well you told me that you love me You cross your heart to die But I found out, baby, bye bye I'm leavin' Woman I got to put you down Well if you can't treat me right Ain't no use for me hangin' around Well early in the morning before I rise You lay that role in your bloodshot eyes You's a mean little thing Mean little thing as you can be Well if you can't treat me right Still you's a mean little thing I'm leavin' I'm leavin' I'm leavin' I'm leavin'

 

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