I'm King

by B.B. King Jules Taub recording of probably 1991-1992 from m Best Of B.B. King Vol. 1 (Flair V2-86230 or 2-91691 (CD) / Virgin 86230 or 91691 / Capitol 86230) & Heart & Soul (Virgin 40072) I've been around the world, seen everything And if it's love you want baby just give me a ring I can't lose with the stuff I use I'm the king of the blues I've loved in sunshine, I've loved in the rain All of the women who know me call that loving man I can't lose with the stuff I use I'm the king of the blues Some people go to school to try and learn their trade Yes, but I'm a lover, a lover by nature That's why I know, I know, I know I've got it made Yes, you might think I'm jokin' or just havin' fun But they tell me the reason I'm the king I'm a lovin' son of a gun I can't lose with the stuff I use I'm the king of the blues

 

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