LaVern Baker - How Can You Leave a Man Like This? lyrics

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?

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?

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

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?

Yeah!

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

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?