Thousand Woman Blues

by Blind Boy Fuller recording of 19 from Folkways RF202 & Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 6 (1940) (Document 5096) I ain't never loved but a thousand women in my life Oh Lord, but a thousand women's in my life Now, the love I have for you, woman, God knows it sure is strong Oh Lord, I say, God knows it sure is strong Then if you love me now, woman, then you won't do nothin' wrong Hey Lord, and you won't do nothin' wrong Now my woman, please don't worry, baby, while I'm outta your town Hey Lord, I say, while I'm outta your town Now the love I have for you, mama, God knows it can't be turned around Hey, hey Lord, and it can't be turned around Now, my little women, I said she's sweet as she can be Hey Lord, yes she's just as sweet as she can be An' every time I kiss her, then the cold chill run all over me Hey Lord, the the cold chill run all over me

 

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