Recession Blues
by 
B.B. King 
recording of 1958 
from 
King Of The Blues 4 CD Box Set (MCA MCAD4-10677) 
Since this recession I'm losing my baby, 
because the times are getting so hard 
Yes, since this recession I'm losing my baby, 
because the times are getting so hard 
Yes, I have to stop running around, 
man, you know it's breaking my heart 
Yes, I can't afford no liquor, 
all I can buy is beer and wine 
Yes, I can't afford no liquor people, 
all I can buy is beer and wine 
Well I can get my baby what she wants, 
and she stays cross al the time, yes help me 
Yes, please somebody, 
please go out to Washington for me 
Yes, please, please somebody, 
please go out to Washington for me 
Yes, think about us out here 
help me get out of this misery