My Sweetie Went Away Lyrics

Tired of bein' lonely, tired of bein' blue I wished I had some good man, to tell my troubles to Seem like the whole world's wrong Since my man's been gone I need a little sug...Read Full Lyrics

Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spendin' my money, I didn't care I carried my friends out for a good time Buying bootleg liquor, champagne and wine Then I began to fall so ...Read Full Lyrics

Just like a flower I am fading away The doctor call to see me most every day But he don't do me no good, why? Because I'm lonesome for you And if you care for me Then you will list...Read Full Lyrics

I've got the meanest man in the land But his love is that sticking brand His kiss just lingers on my lips And thrill me to my fingertips People say I'm a fool He's heartless and al...Read Full Lyrics

Mister Rich Man, Rich Man Open up your heart and mind Mister Rich Man, Rich Man Open up your heart and mind Give the poor man a chance Help stop these hard, hard time While you li...Read Full Lyrics

When I wasn't nothin' but a child When I wasn't nothin' but a child All you men tried to drive me wild Now I'm growin' old Now I'm growin' old And I've got what it takes to get al...Read Full Lyrics

Down in Atlanta, ga, under the viaduct ev'ry day, drinking corn and Hollerin' hooray Pianos playing till the break of day But as I turned my head, I loudly said, "Preach 'em blues,...Read Full Lyrics

Did you ever wake up with sorrow all on your mind? Did you ever wake up with sorrow all on your mind? He plays the blues to his congregation, hear his trombone whine He'll make yo...Read Full Lyrics

I had a man for fifteen years Give him his room and board Once he was like a Cadillac Now he's like an old worn out Ford He never brought me a lousy dime And put it in my hand So t...Read Full Lyrics

Let me tell you how and why what no-good man done to me He called me pretty, young and wild, after that he let me be He'd taken advantage of my mouth, and that you understand So, w...Read Full Lyrics