How Could You Be So Mean (1946)

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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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How can you be so mean to me baby, when I been so good to you?
How can you be so mean to me baby, when I been so good to you?
You know I must love you baby, to stand the things you do.

You treat me mean baby, drag my poor heart around.
You treat me mean baby, drag my poor heart around.
It's one thing you got to know, what goes up it must come down.

I love you darlin', why not learn to be lovin' and kind?
I love you darlin', why not learn to be lovin' and kind?
Someday you'll wake up baby, an' find someone that has changes my mind.

You can't take a person's heart and break it, and not be hurt yourself.
You can't take a person's heart and break it, and not be hurt yourself.
‘Cause someday you'll want that same one to love you, and they'll have somebody else.

I tried so hard to make you love me, but you don't seem to understand.
I tried so hard to make you love me, but you can't see it my way.
And now you in love with me baby, and someone else have filled your play.

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