GIVE IT UP BUDDY AND GET GOIN'
(Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red))

Say there, fellow, what you trying to do?
You're trying to make her take it and she don't want you,
So give it up, buddy, and get going.
You strutted all summer like a Jersey bull.
You thought you had your bellyful.
So give it up, buddy, and get going.

You once had her loving, her sweet romance,
But you messed around and now you lost your chance.
You'd better listen to me,
For here's the best thing for you to do:
Treat her just like other strangers do,
And give it up, buddy, and get going.

So now, you're messing 'round 'cause you want to know
Who makes the fire while she pats the dough,
But give it up, buddy, and get going.

So don't be yellow. Take it like a man,
'Cause I'm here waiting just to call your hand.
So give it up, buddy, and get going.

You once had a chance to take her in your arms.
You had all of her love and you had all of her charms.
You'd better listen to me:
Your road is clear and it ain't no hill.
Don't say you won't, 'cause I know you will.
Give it up, buddy, and get going.

[As recorded by Tampa Red, 1934. JTD]