Late Hours At Midnight

by Elmore James Joe Josea recording of 19 from , Well I laid down one night, late one Saturday night Well I laid down one night, late one Saturday night I was thinkin' 'bout my baby, and she just wouldn't treat me right I didn't mistreat you baby, honey why don't you treat me right I didn't mistreat you baby, honey why don't you treat me right I been weepin' on my pillow, because you didn't come home last night You got evil ways baby, you won't let me sleep at night You got evil ways baby, you won't let me sleep at night I got to find me another woman, that don't want to fuss and fight Well goodbye baby, I may never see you any more Well goodbye baby, I may never see you any more But you should always remember darlin', Ill love you everywhere I go

 

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