[Verse 1]
I never, ever thought I would live to see the day
That I'd be runnin' after a man this way
Baby, you don't know the effects you have on me
You got my mind all twisted and I can't wiggle free
[Chorus]
Have a little mercy on me, baby
Show a little mercy
Ease up, baby
Just a little bit, babe
[Verse 2]
Whenever you're out of my sight, all I do is pace the floor
My nerves are never settled until you walk through my door
At night when I'm layin' in bed, all I do is toss and turn
And if you don't lighten up on me, my life will be ruined
[Chorus]
Have a little mercy on me, baby
Show a little mercy
Ease up, baby
Just a little bit
[Verse 3]
Now you got me fallin' on my knees and eatin' right out of your hands
I'm right here to fulfill your desires and every command
Now what more could you ask for when you got a fool like me?
I'm gettin' what I deserve because of where I wanna be
[Chorus]
Have a little mercy on me, baby
Show a little mercy
Ease up, baby
Just a little bit
I'm on my knees, baby
Beggin', show mercy
Have a little mercy on me, baby
Show a little mercy
Just a little bit
Just a little bit
Show a little mercy
Ann Sexton released Have a Little Mercy on Sun Mar 18 1973.