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I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water Lyrics by Lou Rawls

Stormy Monday

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Baby, we got to have a little talk
I ought to pack up my things and walk
I know a dollar goes from hand to hand
But before I let you go from man to man
I'd rather drink muddy water
Sleep out in a hollow log
I work for you like a Georgia mule
My friends all laughed, called me a fool
Your kisses are as sweet as can be
But before I let you make a fool out of me
I'd rather drink muddy water
Lay down and sleep in a hollow log
I love you baby, but you won't be fair
You don't know how to be on the square
Have your fun baby, if you must
But before I'll have a woman that I cannot trust
I'd rather drink muddy water
Sleep out in a hollow log
Muddy water
Yes, Baby, we got to have a little talk
Said I ought to pack up my things and walk
I know a dollar goes from hand to hand
But before I let you go from man to man
I'd rather drink muddy water
Sleep out in a hollow log
I work for you like a Georgia mule
My friends all laughed and they called me a fool
Your kisses are as sweet as can be
But before I let you make a fool out of me
I'd rather drink muddy water
Sleep in a hollow log
Because I love you baby, but you won't be fair
You don't know how to be on the square
Have your fun baby, if you must
But before I'll have a woman that I can't trust
I'd rather drink muddy water
Drink muddy water
Drink muddy water
Sleep out in a hollow log
Muddy water
Muddy
Credits
Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls

About “I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water” by Lou Rawls

Read the complete lyrics to "I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water" by Lou Rawls from the album "Stormy Monday". 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 R&B, Jazz.

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"I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water" is credited to Lou Rawls. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water" appears on "Stormy Monday".

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