Got A Good Thing Goin

by Albert Collins recording of March 17, 1969 from The Complete Imperial Recordings (EMI 96740) When you told me was all over, babe You thought all I ever was, was through (Oooh-oh!) When you told me it was all over, babe Thought all I ever was through (oh yeah) I had three more irons in the fire Sorry, but I forgot to tell you (One more thing I'd like to tell you right now) Uh-huh You thought I'd be hurt when you left me, babe But I found another thing, (ooooowoo!) Yeah, you thought I'd be hurt when you left me, babe But I found another thing (Yeah, somebody else!) But sometime what you lose, Is nothin' compared to what you win (Ooow) (I'm gonna feel alright, yeah) (I feel alright) (Ooow-ooo) A good man may fall, babe (oh yeah) But ya get back on your feet (Yeeeaah, I know, I know, I know) You know, you know A good man may fall, babe You know ya get back on your feet Yes, I've got a good thing goin' now woman (Got a good thing goin' now) Oh, the future look good to me (Future looks so good to meeeee) Alright

 

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