Lay Another Log On The Fire

by Knight recording of 1988 from King of Blues: 1989 (MCA MCAD-42183) All day long I've been thinking about you, baby With loving you on my mind I couldn't hardly wait To get home to you, baby So I could do a little overtime Baby, baby, you've been so good to me I want to understand If I want a do right woman Then I've got to be a do right man So I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Before my flame gets too low Yes, I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Trying to keep Jody from my door Oh I know I've been neglecting you Lately, baby Just trying to make ends meet But tonight I'm gonna be On my love job, baby Me working on you, you working on me Wine, music, and a little candlelight Just to help me unwind 'Cause I know I got so much love to give, baby And tonight I'm gonna take my time I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Before my flame gets too low Said I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Just trying to keep Jody from my door I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Before my flame gets too low Yes, I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Just gotta keep Jody from my door I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Before my flame gets too low Think I'm gonna lay another log On the fire, baby Just trying to keep Jody from my door...

 

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