Get Off My Back Woman

by B.B. King Ferdinand Washington recording of 1969 from Live & Well (MCA MCAD-31191) Yeah, you get off of my back, baby Can't you tell you're choking me Oh I ain't no pony, baby Can't you tell you're choking me Yeah, you just get off of my back, baby Can't you see you're hurting me Well, I don't mind helping you, baby Every now, now and then Yes, you ain't helped yourself, baby Since God knows when So you just get off of my back now, baby Can't you see you're hurting me Yes, I'm standing here telling you, baby This is the end of the line Yes, I'm tired of you riding me, baby I declare I ain't lying So you just get off of my back, baby Can't you see you're hurting me Well, you get off, get off, get off, baby 'Cause you're a heavy, heavy load Yes, you can catch yourself Another ride, baby Somewhere further down the road You just get off, get off, baby Can't you see you're hurting me

 

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