See see rider...

[Angelfishy]

Does anyone know who wrote the original version??

[Earth-Angel]

I believe you'll find the answer here.

Bluesboy (our resident expert and grand yogi of all things music):

It's an old traditional tune with early recordings

by Ma Rainey('24) and Big Bill Broonzy('35).

Chuck Willis('57)had a popular version along

with Elvis, among others.

[_jr_]

*sigh* This has not been a good few days.

[cosmosis]

shes always one step ahead

[Earth-Angel]

I know, annoying isn't it! ::

[bluesboy]

Let's try one of Sammy's musical interludes:

They say we're young and we don't know

We won't find out until we're grown

Well I don't know if all that's true

'Cause you got me, and baby I got you

Babe

I got you babe

I got you babe

They say our love won't pay the rent

Before it's earned,

Our money's all been spent

I guess that's so, we don't have a pot

But at least I'm sure

Of all the things we got

Babe

I got you babe

I got you babe

I got flowers in the spring

I got you to wear my ring

And when I'm sad, you're a clown

And if I get scared, you're always around

Don't let them say your hair's too long

'Cause I don't care,

With you I can't go wrong

Then put your little hand in mine

There ain't no hill or mountain

We can't climb

Babe

I got you babe

I got you babe

I got you to hold my hand

I got you to understand

I got you to walk with me

I got you to talk with me

I got you to kiss goodnight

I got you to hold me tight

I got you, I won't let go

I got you to love me so

I got you babe

I got you babe

I got you babe

I got you babe

[_jr_]

Thanks, bluesy, I needed that.

[bluesboy]

You're Welcome, Jr

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