Album: Greatest Hits
Words & Music: B.B. King
Tempo: Moderately
BPM: 112
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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You act like you don't wanna listen when I'm talkin' to you.
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You think you ought-a do, baby, any-thing you wanna do.
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You must be crazy baby,
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you just gotta be Out of your mind.
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As Long as I'm payin' the bills, woman, I'm payin' the cost.
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To be the boss.
[Verse 2]
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I'll drink if I wanna, and play a little poker too.
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Don't you say nothing to me as long as I'm takin' care of you.
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As long as I'm workin', baby, and payin' the bills,
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I don't want no mouth from you about the way I'm supposed to live.
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You must be crazy woman, just got-ta be out of your mind.
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As long as I'm footin' the bill, I'm payin' the cost,
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To be the boss.
[Solo]
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[Verse 3]
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Now that you got me, you act like you're a shamed.
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You don't act like my woman, You're just usin' my name.
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I tell you I'm gonna handle all the money,
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and I don't want no back talk.
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'Cause you don't like the way I'm doin',
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pick up your things and walk.
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You gotta be crazy baby, oh,
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you must be out of your mind.
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As long as I'm payin' the bill, I'm payin' the cost
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To be the boss.