Ten Long Years (Version 1)

by B.B. King Jules Bihari recording of 1951-1957 from RPM Hits 1951-1957 (ACE 712) Oh, I had a woman, she was nice and loving to me in every way Oh, I had a woman, she was nice and loving to me in every way Oh, she used to love me, bring my breakfast to the bed everyday Oh, for ten long years, yes, she was my pride and joy Oh, for ten long years, she was my pride and joy Well, I used to call her my little girl and she used to call me her little boy Well, it's all over, baby, baby, you know I'm all alone Well, it's all over, baby, baby, you know I'm all alone Well, the reason I sing these blues, yes, you know my baby's gone

 

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