GOOD WOMAN BLUES
(Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red))

When I had a-plenty money, I had women all over town.
Well, they spent my money, and only one of them can be found.

Oh, gee, I been a-thinking, trying to figure out how can it be?
Out of all my troubles, only one of them stood by me.

I used to say that she were crazy, but now I see she ain't no fool.
She learnt me a lesson I would have never learned going to school.

... I had em all night and got them again today.

Now folks, you may not know. Be careful how you do.
'Cause you may mistreat the very best friend to you.

I used to dog my little woman. Used to mistreat her just for fun,
But she stood right by me in spite of all the wrong I done.

So when we get married, I'll never throw her down.
I will stay right with her till my mustache drags the ground.

[As recorded by Tampa Red, 1935. Also recorded by Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell, and Bobby Leecan. JTD]