I'm Goin Upside Your Head

by Jimmy Reed recording of 1962 from The Best of Jimmy Reed (GNP GNPD-2-10006) Yeah, yeah, yeah, better believe what I said Yeah, yeah, yeah, better believe what I said If you don't straighten' up baby, honey, I'm goin' upside your head Yeah, you went out last night, baby And the night before Tellin' you right now, baby I ain't gonna take it no more You better hear me baby You better believe what I said If you don't straighten' up, baby Honey, I'm goin' upside your head Think you so smart, baby Mens all call you fine You better have them to know, baby You're mine all mine You better hear me, baby Now, believe what I said Hear me, believe me, baby 'Cause I'm goin' upside your head I bought you a Coupe baby, Cost ninety-nine, ninety-nine Now ya wanna mistreat me, baby And stay gone all the time You better hear me, baby Better believe what I said If you don't straighten' up baby Goin' upside your head

 

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