Reckless Blues
by 
Bessie Smith 
recording of 1924 or 1925 
from 
The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 (1924-1925) (Columbia/Legacy C2K-47471) 
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 all of you men told 
My mama says I'm reckless, my daddy says I'm wild 
My mama says I'm reckless, my daddy says I'm wild 
I ain't good lookin' but I'm somebody's angel child 
Daddy, mama wants some lovin' 
Daddy, mama wants some huggin' 
Darn it pretty papa, mama wants some lovin' I vow 
Darn pretty papa, mama wants some lovin' right now 

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June 25 2000