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Black and Blue Lyrics by Dinah Washington

The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 5 (1956-1958)

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Out in the street, shufflin' feet
Couples passin' two by two
While here am I, left high and dry
Black, and 'cause I'm black I'm blue

Browns and yellers, all have fellers
Gentlemen prefer them light
Wish I could fade, can't make the grade
Nothing but dark days in sight

Cold, empty bed, springs hard as lead
Pains in my head, feel like old Ned
What did I do to be so black and blue?

No joys for me, no company
Even the mouse ran from my house
All my life through I've been so black and blue

I'm white inside, it don't help my casе
'Cause I can't hide, what is on my face, oh!

I'm so forlorn, lifе's just a thorn
My heart is torn, why was I born?
What did I do to be so black and blue?

'Cause you're black, folks think you lack
They laugh at you, and scorn you too
What did I do to be so black and blue?

When you are near, they laugh and sneer
Set you aside and you're denied
What did I do to be so black and blue?

How sad I am, each day I feel worse
My mark of Ham seems to be a curse, oh

How will it end? ain't got a friend
My only sin is my skin
What did I do to be so black and blue?

About “Black and Blue” by Dinah Washington

Read the complete lyrics to "Black and Blue" by Dinah Washington from the album "The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 5 (1956-1958)". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under USA, In English, Jazz.

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"Black and Blue" is credited to Dinah Washington. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Black and Blue" appears on "The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 5 (1956-1958)".

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