Worried Life Blues

by Big Maceo Merriweather recording of 1941-'42 from Bluebird Recordings 1941-1942 (RCA 66715) Oh Lordy, Lord, oh Lordy, Lord It hurts me so bad, for us to part But someday baby, I ain't gonna worry my life anymore So many night, since you've been gone I've been worried an' griev'in, my life alone But someday baby, I ain't gonna worry my life any more So many day, since you went away I had to worry, both night an' day But someday baby, I ain't gonna worry my life any more (Spoken: No boy, I ain't gonna worry my life no more, yeah yeah) You on my mind, ev'ry place I go How much I love you, nobody know But someday baby, I ain't gonna worry my life, anymore So that's my story This is all I got to say to you Goodbye baby, an' I don't care what you do But someday baby, I ain't gonna worry my life any more __________ Note: vocals by Big Maceo and Tampa Red. Created by: Bluesman Harry Page last updated on: June 12 2000

 

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