I Love The Woman

by Billy Myles / Nath recording of August 26 1960, Cincinnati from Hide Away: The Best of Freddie King (Rhino R2-71510) I love the woman, an' learned a lesson that I can't forget Yes, I love the woman, an' learned a lesson that I can't forget Yes, she's mean an' she's evil and now my life is in a solid mess Yeah... She wakes me in the mornin' Right before the break of day Tellin' me to get up and go out I had a earn myself some pay How she scolds me like an orphan And treats me like a clown And when I need some lovin' That woman can't be found And I love the woman And learned a lesson that I can't forget Yes, she's mean an' she's evil And now my life is in a solid mess! __________ Note: Federal Single #12401, January 1961.

 

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