Can't You See What You re Doing To Me

by Albert King recording of 1970 from The Best Of Albert King (Stax 60-005 or Fantasy 60005) (Spoken: I wonder where, I wonder where, this Sears Roebuck drummer come from? (laughter)) Hey baby, can't you see what you're doin' to me Hey baby, baby, baby, can't you see what you're doin' to me Well you say you're gonna leave me, darlin' You're goin' back to your old time, used to be I work two jobs, I bring home all-a the pay If you tell me you love me, then try to do some things my way Hey baby, can't you see what you're doin' to me Well you say you're gonna leave me, You're goin' back to your old time, used to be Hey now! woo! yeah! yeah! come on band! sounds alright! I work two jobs, I bring ya all-a the pay If you tell me you love me, then try to do some things my way Hey baby, can't you see what you're doin' to me Yeah, you say you're gonna leave me darlin' You're goin' back to your old time, used to be Hey baby, can't you see what you're doin' to me Hey, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby Can't you see what you're doin' to me Now you say you're gonna leave me darlin' You're goin' back to your old time, used to be __________ Note: Stax single release 0069.

 

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