You've Been An Angel

by B.B. King Jules Taub recording of 1950's from My Sweet Little Angel (Flair V2-39103) I don't mean to hurt you, baby and I'm sorry if I do I don't really mean to hurt you, woman, and I'm sorry if I do Why should I make myself miserable baby Baby, you know I'm human too Oh, please don't hate me Because I know we just don't belong Oh baby, please don't hate me I know we just don't belong I found me someone who wants me Baby, won't you please set me free I have to admit you've been an angel, baby And I'm grateful for the wife you've been Oh, I have to admit you've been an angel, baby And I'm grateful for the wife you've been Oh, but now my heart belongs to another So to hold me baby, is really a sin I want you to try to forgive me Babe and please try to understand I want you to please, please try to forgive me baby Babe and please try to understand You know I didn't make myself, woman And it's not my fault there's somebody else

 

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