Downhearted

by recording of probably 1962 from Blues in My Heart (Crown CLP-5309) & Heart Full of Blues (United 7703) I've been downhearted Ever since the day we met Baby I've been down hearted Ever since the day we met I've been loving nothing but the blues Baby, how blue can you get? My love burned like a fire Your love burned like a cigarette Yes, my love burned like a fire Your love burned like a cigarette Yes, I've seen you put it down and crush it Baby, how blue can you get? Oh you're evil when I'm with you, baby And you're jealous when we're apart Yes, you're evil when I'm with you, baby And you're jealous when we're apart How blue can you get baby The answer's right here in my heart I gave you a brand new Ford But you said, "I want a Cadillac" I bought you a ten dollar dinner and you said, "Thanks for the snack" I let you live in my penthouse You said it just a shack I gave seven children And now you wanna give them back I said, "I've been down hearted baby, ever since the day we met" I've been loving nothing but the blues Tell me how blue can you get?

 

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