It Ain't What You Usta Be (1937)

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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 had all the men ravin', baby, you sure did think you hot.
You think ‘cause you good lookin', that you really hits the spot.
But here's a little black gal that's got the right kinda lovin', that makes the men all cry and shout.

You see, it ain't what you usta be, baby, its what you are today.
It ain't what you usta be, baby, its just what you are today.
You see, your good looks didn't hold your man, an' little black gal's lovin' stole your man away.

Never tell other women ‘bout the good things your man can do.
Never tell other women, always keep it to yourself.
If your best girlfriend can't get your man, she'll cloak him for somebody else.

I've got a woman now that I love better than I love myself.
I've got a woman now that I love better than I love myself.
She treats me so cold sometime I think she've got somebody else.

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