Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Blues for Mama Lyrics by Elkie Brooks

Nothin’ But the Blues

1994

Hey Lordy mama
I heard you wasn't feeling' good
They're spreadin' dirty rumors
All around the neighborhood
They say you're mean and evil
And don't know what to do
That's the reason that he's gone
And left you black and blue
Hey yeah
Tell me what you gonna do now
They say he's left you all alone
To weather this old storm
He's got another woman now
Hangin' on his arm, yeah yeah yeah
That old fool's tellin' everybody
He's sick and tired of you
Hey Lordy Lordy mama
What you gonna do
Hey yeah
Tell me what you gonna do
They say you love to fuss and fight
And bring a good man down
And don't know how to treat him
They say you ain't behind him
And just don't understand
And think that you're a woman
But actin' like a man
Hey Lordy mama
What you gonna do now
Get your nerves together, baby
And set the record straight
Set it straight
Let the whole round world know
It wasn't you
That cause his bitter fate
All these years you loved him
And he knows it's true
'Cause what you're wantin'
For your man
Is what he's wantin', too
Hey yeah
Tell me what you gonna do now
When you love a man enough
You're bound to disagree
'Cause ain't nobody perfect
'Cause ain't nobody free
Hey Lordy mama
Tell me what you gonna do
What you gonna do
Credits
Elkie Brooks

Elkie Brooks

About “Blues for Mama” by Elkie Brooks

Read the complete lyrics to "Blues for Mama" by Elkie Brooks from the album "Nothin’ But the Blues" in 1994. 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 Rock, Blues.

"Blues for Mama" is performed by Elkie Brooks. from the album "Nothin’ But the Blues" in 1994 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Blues for Mama", explore more songs by Elkie Brooks using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Elkie Brooks · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Blues for Mama" is credited to Elkie Brooks. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Blues for Mama" appears on "Nothin’ But the Blues" in 1994.

Visit the Elkie Brooks artist page at /artist/elkie-brooks for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.