black country woman

Singer:hiss golden messenger

one

two

three

hey

hey

mama

what's the matter here?

yeah

hey

hey

mama

what's the matter here?

yeah

you didn't have to tell me that you love me so

you didn't have to love me

mama

then let me go

yeah

mama

what's the matter here?

yeah

you didn't have to make me a total disgrace

didn't have to leave me with that beer in my face

yeah

mama

what's the matter here?

yeah and that's alright

it's awful doggone clear

yes

hey

hey

baby

why you treat me mean?

yes

hey

baby

why you treat me mean?

yeah

you didn't have to crucify me like you did

didn't have to tell me i was just your kid

yeah

mama

why you treat me mean?

yeah

you didn't have to say you'd always be by my side

didn't have to tell me you'd be my blushin' bride

yeah

baby

why you treat me mean?

and that's alright

i know your sister too

ah

na

na

yeah

na

na

na

yeah

yeah

yeah

you didn't have to tell me that you love me so

you didn't have to tell me

mama

let me go

hey mama

what is wrong with you?

yeah

you didn't have to leave me like a total disgrace

didn't have to leave me with that beer in my face

yeah mama

what is wrong with you?

yes and that's alright

be the same way too

ah

na

na

ah

na

na

na

hey

na

na

na

mmm

mmm

ah

na

na

na

Lyric Context: black country woman - hiss golden messenger