Apparently Waters recorded this several times, and the lyrics vary. On Spotify, it is easiest to distinguish them by their timings. This version appears on several anthologies.


I CAN'T BE SATISFIED (2:41)
As recorded by Muddy Waters

1. Well, I'm goin' away to leave; won't be back no mo'.
Goin' back down south, child; don't you want to go?
Woman, I'm troubled; I be all worried in mind.
Well, babe, I just can't be satisfied, and I just can't keep from cryin'.

2. Well, I feel like snappin' a pistol in your face.
I'm 'on let some graveyard, Lord, be her restin' place.
Woman, I'm troubled; I be all worried in mind.
Well, babe, I can't never be satisfied, and I just can't keep from cryin'.

3. Well now, all in my sleep, hear my doorbell ring,
Lookin' for my baby; I didn't see not a doggone thing.
Woman, I was troubled; I was all worried in mind.
Well, honey, I could never be satisfied, and I just couldn't keep from cryin'.

4. Well, I know my little ol' babe, she gon' jump and shout.
That old train be late, man, Lord, and I come walkin' out.
I be troubled; I be all worried in mind.
Well, honey, ain't no way in the world for me to be satisfied, and I just can't keep from cryin'.