Snatchin It Back

by Clarence Carter / George Jackson recording of 1986 from Cold Snap (Alligator ALCD-4752) How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' in back? I want ya to tell me baby How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? Cha' tell me, tell me baby How do you 'spect for me to get it, When you keep on doin' like that? Hey, you want me an' I want you But you're afraid that I won't be true I've got your love in the palm of my hand You change your mind, snatch it back again How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? C'mon tell me, tell me baby How can I get your love, when ya keep on snatchin' it back? Hey, how can you 'spect for me to get it, when you keep on doin' like that, um hm? Some other man before my time Must have loved you, left you behind You're afraid that I'll hurt you But I won't do anything, you don't want me to How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? Look out ya'all, come on through! Some other man before my time Must have loved you, left you behind Now you're afraid that I'll hurt you But I won't do anything, woman You don't want me to How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? C'mon, c'mon, c'mon baby How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? Tell me, tell me baby How, how can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? How can I get your love, when you keep on snatchin' it back? Um, hm, hm Fading: Get your love Ya keep snatchin' it back Um, hey baby, uh, ow ow

 

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