Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed. |
I would sing softly, and if the people at the next table would want to hear what I was doing, they'd have to call me over and give me a tip. |
I'm having a good time,/ Please don't blame me,/ I'm knocking myself out/ Don't try to tame me/ Let me have my fun,/ I've got to have my fling,/ Some folks say I'm blowing my top/ Talk don't mean a thing, . . . |
I'm not living the blues; I'm just singing for the women who think they can't speak out. Can't a man alive mistreat me, 'cause I know who I am. |
I've got the world in a jug/ The stopper's in my hand. |
Maybe if I knew music I couldn't do what I am doing. |
None of them going to treat me bad, honey, I'm too strict for that. |
Put your faith in God and confidence in yourself. |
The musicians that didn't know music could play the best blues. I know that I don't want no musicians who know all about music playin' for me. |
Until they put that sand and dirt in my face I will not sit in church all day. |