A blues from 1921
Words and music by Perry Bradford
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- I went to see the doctor today
To see what he had to say
Something must be wrong
I’m worried all day long
He said I had a love attack
And I must get my baby back
He felt my pulse and right away
This is what he had to say
Chorus
You need some lovin’ when you feel sad
You need some lovin’ to make you real glad
You need some lovin’ “dear” when you feel blue
You need someone to talk some baby talk to you
Some sweet caressing every night and day
Someone to love you in the old fashion way
Kiss you with all the power
Repeat it sixty times every hour
You need some lovin’
Must have it all the time
To ease your mind
- I don’t know what’s the matter with me
My! I’m nervous, can’t you see
I was told today that I was fading way
I’ve got the love, the disease, I know
And I know my dear heart is sore
I have a recollection now
I will turn out good somehow