Heart Of Iron (1942)

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Lonnie Johnson

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer/guitarist and songwriter who pioneered the role of jazz guitar and is recognized as the first to play single-string guitar solos. Johnson was not only one of the few black blues musicians invited to be 'guest featured' on a number of jazz recording sessions, he was also one of the only classic 1920's blues artists to have a revived a high-charting career after WWII. more »

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You run away with that man, what did he do to you?
You run away with that man, and what did he do to you?
Now your money ‘s all gone, and he's got no more use for you.

Poor little me, I worked for you just like a slave.
Poor little me, I worked for you just like a slave.
You couldn't find nothin' to quit me for, and you tried ta put me my lonesome grave.

I give you money to waste, when I needed shoes on my feet.
I give you money to waste, when I needed shoes on my feet.
Tell me how in the world, could you do those rotten things you do to me?

Baby I give you my love, even give you my silver an' gold.
I give you my love, even give you my silver an' gold.
How could you have the heart to destroy my soul?

Baby I love, but you have a heart of iron.
Babe I love, but your heart is like a piece of iron.
I believe if your mother was dyin', you'd be laughin' instead of cryin'.

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