Tell Riley

[00:07.45] Tell Riley, baby, next time he comes to town
[00:14.15] If he needs somewhere to lay, lay his body down
[00:22.35] Tell Riley, baby, he's welcome to stay
[00:29.68] Mark my words, he's gonna be big someday
[00:36.72] I'm leavin' Memphis, ol' Booker's got to go
[00:43.62] Mister Melrose sent a telegram from Chicago
[00:51.23] That's the man makin' records on me, heh
[00:55.98] Wants to make some more
[00:58.73] Gonna sing my songs 'til my throat gets sore
[01:06.70] So, Tell Riley, baby, next time he come to town
[01:13.42] If he needs somewhere to lay, lay his pallet down
[01:21.63] Tell Riley, baby, Uncle Booker said he couldn't stay
[01:28.48] And mark my words, he'll be B.B. King someday
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[02:05.67] Foldin' money an' a fancy dress for you when I get back
[02:13.05] Sure beats workin' on Parchman Farm
[02:17.09] That's a natural fact
[02:19.73] Lester Melrose, he fixed my parole
[02:23.47] And I thank him with my heart an' soul
[02:27.76] I'm so glad to be a free man again
[02:35.46] So tell Riley, baby, next time he come to town
[02:41.94] If he needs somewhere to stay, lay his pallet down
[02:50.35] Tell Riley, baby, he's welcome to stay
[02:57.14] An' mark my words, mark my words
[03:04.70] Mark my words, he's gonna be big someday
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