MEAN OLD TOM CAT BLUES
(Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red))

My Tommy and my she-cat they had a falling out,
But I ain't gone tell nobody what the mess was all about.
CHO: He's a mean old tomcat, mistreats her all the time.
He's a mean old tomcat. He's 'bout to drive that she-cat wild.

Now, the she-cat told the tomcat, "There's no need of you spitting and spewing,
'Cause what you got your mind on, buddy, there ain't a darn thing doing." CHO.

Now, when he bow up in his back and start to licking out his tongue,
He means to start trouble on a mighty fast run. CHO.

Old Tommy grabbed the she-cat, turned her every way but loose.
Folks, I would tell you more, but I guess it ain't no use. CHO.

Now, she is telling all the other cats around the neighborhood,
Says, "I would make him stop biting me, but he hurts me so good." CHO.

Now, when you see old Tommy creeping, don't you never play him slow.
When he makes his pass (?) he's got his ducks all in a row. CHO.

[As recorded by Tampa Red, 1935. JTD]