Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
“Do What You Gotta Do” is a song that was written by Jimmy Webb. It was first recorded by Johnny Rivers in 1967, and Nina Simone later released this version in August 1968. The credited producer is Joe René, and it was arranged and conducted by Horace Ott.
[Intro]
Do what you gotta do
Come on back, see me when you can
[Verse 1]
Man, I can understand how it might be
Kinda hard to love a girl like me
I don't blame you much for wanting to be free
I just wanted you to know
I've loved you better that your own kin did
From the very start
It's my own fault what happens to my heart
You see I've always known you'd go
[Chorus]
So you just do what you gotta do, my wild sweet love
Though it may mean that I'll never kiss those sweet lips again
Pay that no mind, find that dappled dream of yours
Come on back and see me when you can
[Verse 2]
Now I know it'll make you feel sad
And make you feel so bad
They say you don't treat me me like you should
They got ways to make you feel no good
I guess they got no way to know
I've had my eyes wide open from the start
And man you never lied to me
The part of you that they'll never see
Is the part you've shown to me
[Chorus]
So you just do what you gotta do, my wild sweet love
Though it may mean that I'll never kiss those sweet lips again
Pay that no mind, find that dappled dream of yours
Come on back and see me when you can
Do What You Gotta Do was written by Jimmy Webb.
Do What You Gotta Do was produced by Joe René.
Nina Simone released Do What You Gotta Do on Mon May 13 1968.