Ten Long Years (Version 1)

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by B.B. King / Jules Bihari
recording of 1951-1957
from RPM Hits 1951-1957 (ACE 712), copyright notice

Oh, I had a woman, she was nice and loving to me in every way
Oh, I had a woman, she was nice and loving to me in every way
Oh, she used to love me, bring my breakfast to the bed everyday

Oh, for ten long years, yes, she was my pride and joy
Oh, for ten long years, she was my pride and joy
Well, I used to call her my little girl and she used to call me her little boy

Well, it's all over, baby, baby, you know I'm all alone
Well, it's all over, baby, baby, you know I'm all alone
Well, the reason I sing these blues, yes, you know my baby's gone