Baby Please Set A Date

by Elmore James recording of November 1959, Chicago from Charly Blues Masterworks Vol. 12 - Elmore James, The Sky Is Crying (Charly Records CD BM 12) Baby please, baby please set a date Baby please, baby please set a date Please don't set tomorrow, tomorrow is too far away When I put you in my arms, my heart gets full of frowns When I get you in my arms, my face gets full of frowns When you whisper "Daddy, daddy, daddy", you know my love come tumblin' down Now, baby please, baby please set a date Baby please, baby please set a date Don't wait until tomorrow, because tomorrow may be too late, oh yeah I love you so much baby, I love you better then I do myself I love you so much baby, I love you better then I do myself If you ever leave me honey, I couldn't love nobody else

 

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