Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song I've Got What It Takes (But It Breaks My Heart to Give It Away), artist - Bessie Smith. Album song The Complete Recordings of Bessie Smith, Vol. 7, in the genre Джаз
Date of issue: 27.12.2004
Record label: Frog
Song language: English
I've Got What It Takes (But It Breaks My Heart to Give It Away) |
Oh Stingy Ginny saved up all her pennies |
Straight to the bank she would go The sharks would have their hands around her |
But none could get her dough |
Ginny’s fellow was a slick high yellow |
Sent away to jail one day |
He cried for bail, then turned real pale |
When I (*) heard Ginny say |
Oh I’ve got what it takes |
But it breaks my heart to give it away |
It’s in demand |
They wants it every day |
I’ve been saving it up for a long long time |
To give it away would be more than a crime |
Your eyes may roll, your teeth may grit |
But none of my money will you git |
You can look at my bank book |
But I’ll never let you feel my purse |
Cause I’m a woman, believes in safety first, safety first |
Said if you want my money, here’s my plan |
I’m saving it up for a real good man |
I’ve got what it takes |
But it breaks my heart to give it away |
She said I’ve got what it takes |
But it breaks my heart to give it away |
It’s in demand |
Folks cryin' for it every day |
I’ve been saving it up for a long long time |
To give it away would be more than a crime |
Your eyes may roll, your teeth may grit |
But none of this small change will you git |
You can look at my bank book |
But I’ll never let you put your hands on my purse |
Lord I’m a woman, believes in safety first, safety first |
Say if you want my money, here’s my plan |
I’m not savin' it up for no naked (?) man |
I’ve got what it takes |
But it breaks my heart to give it away |
(*) Bessie distinctly says «I"though I think it should be «he». |