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Lyr Req: before you accuse me

22 Nov 99 - 09:16 PM (#139783)
Subject: before you accuse me
From: charcloth @aol.com

looking for the lyrics to the blues # "before you accuse me" that Clapton did on his unplugged C.D.Thanks


23 Nov 99 - 05:01 AM (#139867)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: before you accuse me
From: Roger the skiffler

I think all the lyrics off that CD are on one of the general lyrics sites, probably:
Lyrics Library Click Here


23 Nov 99 - 05:32 AM (#139868)
Subject: ADD: Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley)
From: Joe Offer

Hi, Roger - the Clapton lyrics have been removed from Lyrics Library, but I found them at an OLGA mirror - click here.
-Joe Offer (lyrics sent by e-mail)-

BEFORE YOU ACCUSE ME (Take a Look at Yourself)

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
You say I’ve been spending my money on other women,
you’ve been taking money from someone else

I called your mama ’bout 3 or 4 nights ago
I called your mama ’bout 3 or 4 nights ago
Your mother said “Son, don’t call my daughter no more!”

Come back home baby, try my love one more time
Come back home baby, try my love one more time
You’ve been gone away so long, I’m gonna lose my mind

Ellas McDaniels (“Bo Diddley”) 1957


23 Nov 99 - 05:47 AM (#139870)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: before you accuse me
From: Roger the skiffler

I was a fool to think I could beat you to it, Joe!
RtS


23 Nov 99 - 12:52 PM (#139963)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: before you accuse me
From: RWilhelm

Just for the record, "Before You Accuse Me" was written by Bo Diddley.


24 Nov 99 - 08:33 PM (#140480)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: before you accuse me
From: charcloth

thanks every one for your help