I WONDER WHAT'S THE MATTER
(Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red))

I'm worried and I'm bothered, troubled in my mind.
And the reason I ain't drinking, mama, there ain't no liquor 'round.
CHO: 'Cause I wonder what's the matter. Yes, I wonder what's the matter.
I wonder what's the matter. You don't treat me good no more.

The days are so lonesome. The nights are so long.
I began to miss the way I used to hold you in my arms.
CHO: Yes, I...

You got me in your clutches, and that I must confess.
I would tell you more, mama, but everybody knows the rest.
CHO: So I...

(Repeat chorus.)

You used to couldn't stand to see me out of sight,
But now you stay away, mama, from your daddy day and night,
CHO: And I...

[As recorded by Tampa Red, 1936. JTD]