Tired Of Your Jive

by Janet Despenza / Johnny Pate recording of 1966 from King Of The Blues 4 CD Box Set (MCA MCAD4-10677) You're sittin' there lookin' proud, thinkin' you're so fine Tryin' to run around with every friend of mine Think you're so smart baby, think that I'm a fool Yeah, I'm gonna tell you baby you'd better play it cool I'm tired of your jive. yeah, baby I'm tired of your jive I refuse to be your fool mama, hey, I'm tired of your jive You think that I don't see what you do behind my back You think I outta love you baby, no matter how you act You'll never miss your water baby, till the world goes dry I'm gonna tell you, gonna miss me, bye bye I'm tired of your jive, yeah baby I'm tired of your jive I refuse to be your fool mama, hey I'm tired of your jive Sittin' there smilin', like nothing's wrong I don't intend to pull your coat baby, you'll know it when I'm gone You'll never miss your water baby, till the world run dry Now I'm gonna tell you, gonna miss me, bye bye I'm tired of your jive, baby I'm tired of your jive Yes, I'm here to tell you woman, baby I'm tired of your jive

 

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