Can't Stand To Leave

by Al Smith recording of 19 from Cry Before I Go (Drive Archive 41072) I can't stand ta' leave ya, baby, you'll break my heart if you go I can't stand ta' leave ya, baby, you'll break my heart if you go I know you got-a thing goin' on, down at the corner grocery store When I left you this mornin', you didn't have a lousy dime When I left you this mornin', baby, you didn't have a lousy dime When I got back, baby, ya had your favorite bottle a-wine I forgive you, baby, for ev'rything you said an' done I forgive you, baby, for ev'rything you said an' done Ya better forget the grocery store, baby, and find yourself another run

 

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