Sinful Blues (12-11-24) - Bessie Smith

I tried so hard to be your man

I put my future in your hands

And I’ve gone a million miles to reach your heart

And I did all that I could do

But all I did, dear, was to worry you

And now today, I hear you say

That we must part, we must part

But when you get out on that highway

And the blues starts coming down

Then you see just how lonesome life can be

Well then I hope you need somebody

And he dogs your heart around

Then you’ll cry

And wish that you were back with me, back with me

I know that love is never fair

And if you call me, I’ll be there

Just like a fool, I’ll always be in love with you