Cryin Won't Help You

by Hudson Whittaker a.k.a. Tampa Red recording of 19 from The Best of the Memphis Masters (ACE 801) Oh, no matter what you say baby, no matter what you do The way you've been treating me woman, is coming back home to you And your crying won't help you woman Oh, crying won't help you baby Oh, crying won't help you woman 'Cause you've been so mean to me Oh, you must remember baby, no matter where you go Watch those seeds just scatter woman, because you're gonna reap just what you sow And your crying won't help you woman Oh, crying won't help you now Oh, crying won't help you baby 'Cause you been so mean to me Oh, the way you've been treating me woman, just can't understand Oh, I'm gonna leave you woman, let you do the best you can And your crying won't help you woman Oh, crying won't help you now Oh, crying won't help you woman 'Cause you been so mean to me Look out! Oh, just before I leave you woman, just before I shake your hand I'm gonna get me a woman baby, not to get you mad And your crying won't help you woman Oh, crying won't help you now Oh, crying won't help you baby 'Cause you been so mean to me

 

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