LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
[Verse 1]
Well, my man, he sure mistreats me
First, he'll love me, then he'll feed me
Yes, he coos me, then he'll fool me
How can you leave a man like this?
[Verse 2]
Well, I give him all my earnin's
'Cause I get them while he's turnin'
And he sets my soul a-burnin'
How can you leave a man like this?
[Verse 3]
I packed my bags, and I went away
Things got rough, and I couldn't stay
But I came back on bended knee
Forgive me, baby, if you please
[Verse 4]
Well, he likes to handlize me
And his way sure scandalize me
But he always satisfies me
How can you leave a man like this?
[Saxophone Solo]
Yeah!
[Verse 5]
He spends my bread on fancy chicks
He drives them crazy with all his tricks
He balls all night, and he sleeps all day
He's oh so sportin' on my pay
[Verse 6]
Yes, he hugs me, then he'll chill me
Oh, he bugs me, and he'll thrill me
His sweet lovin' really kills me
How can you leave a man like this?
How Can You Leave a Man Like This? was written by Jerry Wexler & LaVern Baker.