Tell It Like It Is (New Orleans Version)

If you want something to play with

Go and find yourself a toy

Baby, my time is too expensive

And I'm not a little boyIf you are serious

Don't play with my heart, it makes me furious

But if want me to love you

Then, baby, I will, girl, you know I willTell it like it is

Don't be ashamed to let your conscience be your guide

But I-I-I-I-I know deep down inside of me

I believe you love me, forget your foolish prideLife is too short to have sorrow

You may be here today and gone tomorrow

You might as well get what you want

So go on and live, baby, go on and live

Songwriters

GEORGE DAVIS, LEE DIAMONDPublished by

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