I'll Survive

by B.B. King Sam Ling recording of 1998 or 1992 from Blues on the Bayou (MCA 11879) & Heart & Soul (Virgin 40072) You say you're leaving, you've shattered my dreams All of our plans dear, forgotten it seems Yes, it had to happen I'm not surprised, but I'll, I'll survive Your friends have shown you a much better way All of my loving you baby, all of those years, ended today Yes, you go on darlin' I'll dry my eyes, but I'll, I'll survive Go on! May God bless you It was fun. While it was fun Baby, I hate to lose you I say I hate to lose you baby It's all over! What's done is done Hey! you go on darlin', seek your fortune and fame All your good luck or bad luck Your friends must take the blame Oh! I can't beg you no more baby I've got too much pride, but I'll, I'll survive Oh, go on! May God bless you Oh, it was fun. While it was fun Oh baby, I hate to lose you I say I hate to lose you baby It's all over! What's done is done Hey! You go on baby, seek your fortune and fame All your good good luck or bad luck Friends must take the blame Oh! I can't beg you no more I've got too much pride, but I'll, I'll survive Oh! I'll, I'll survive Baby, I'll survive

 

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