Careless Love - traditional by WC Handy sung by Bessie Smith     (alt Hogeye version)
Love, oh love, oh careless love
You've fly through my head like wine
You've wrecked the life of many a poor girl
And you let me spoil this life of mine

Love, oh love, oh careless love
In your clutches of desire
And you've made me break a many true vow
Then you set my very soul on fire

Love, oh love, oh careless love
All my happiness has left
  or You laid it on me then you left
You've filled my heart with the weary old blues
Now I'm walkin' an' talkin' to myself

Love, oh love, oh careless love
Trusted you now it's too late
You've made me throw my best friend down
That's why I sing this song of hate
  or You reeled me in and then cut bait

 Love, oh love, oh careless love
When will you find me again?
Down at Marley's pub I'll take my leisure
    where the women are known to be
    prettier and easier
Maybe I'll find a new best friend


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