Eric Bibb - Tell Riley lyrics
[Eric Bibb - Tell Riley lyrics]
If he needs somewhere to lay
Lay his body down
Tell Riley he’s welcome to stay
Mark my words, he’s gonna be big someday
I’m leavin’ Memphis – Ol’ Booker’s got to go
Mister Melrose sent a telegram from Chicago
That’s the man makin’ records on me
Wants to make some more
Gonna sing my song ‘til my throat gets sore
So, Tell Riley, Baby
Next time he come to town
If he needs somewhere to lay
Lay his pallet down
Tell Riley he’s welcome to stay
Mark my words, he’s gonna be big someday
Foldn’ money an’ a fancy dress for
Your when I get back
Sho’ beats workin’ on Parchman Farm
That’s a natural fact
Lester Melrose, he fixed my parole
I thank him with my heart an’ soul
I’m so glad to be a free man again
Tell Riley, Baby, next time he come to town
If he needs somewhere to lay
Lay his pallet down
Tell Riley Uncle Booker said he could stay
An’ mark my words – mark my
Words – mark my words he’ll BB king someday