Beautician Blues

by B.B. King recording of 19 from The Soul of B. B. King (United 7714) & The Jungle (United 7742) & The Best of B.B. King, Vol. 1 (Virgin 86230) I met a fine beautician, in a very fine condition She was long and lean, and you know what that means She's a good lovin' mama, a hard workin' woman She makes a lot of money, I don't have to worry about a thing She works hard all day, dressin' hair Man you can bet, I want to get somewhere With my good lovin' mama, my hard workin' woman She makes a lot of money, I don't have a worry about a thing I meet the finest woman, from everywhere Because my baby, dress their hair I'll be her lover boy, she treats me like a king She makes a lot of money, don't have to worry about a thing Yes, she keeps her hair, so neat and fine And every pound of her is mine I'll be her lover boy, I'll be happy as a king She makes a lot of money, don't have to worry about a thing

 

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