I Can't Hold Out
by 
Elmore James 
recording of 19 
from 
The Sky Is Crying: The History Of Elmore James 
(Rhino R2-71190) 
I just talked to my baby on the telephone 
She said, "Stop what you're doing and baby come on home" 
I can't hold out, I can't hold out too long 
I get a real good feeling talking to you on the phone 
You said, "Baby don't you worry, you're my heart's desire 
you know that I love you, I can't stand to see you cry" 
I can't hold out, I can't hold out too long 
I get a real good feeling talking to you on the phone 
She said, "Baby you can run, you can walk or fly 
you know that I love you, you're my heart's desire" 
I can't hold out, I can't hold out too long 
I get a real good feeling talking to you on the phone, oh yeah 
I talked to my baby, I talked to my baby 
I talked to my baby, I talked to my baby 
I get a real good feeling talking to you on the phone