I WANT EVERY BIT OF IT
Spencer Williams / Clarence Williams

as rec by Bessie Smith  March 5th 1926 New York


Listen to my plea this mornin',
My love, gonna get you told!
Pay attention to my warnin',
'Cause you've been actin, quite too bold!
Everything you give me
Must suit me to a tee.

I want every bit of it or none at all,
'Cause I don't like it second hand!
I want all your kisses or none at all,
Give me lots of candy, honey, love is grand!

Mama like lovin' both night and day,
I don't like no two-time, that's why I say,
"I want every bit of it or none at all,
'Cause I don't like it second hand,
No I don't like it second hand!".

I want every bit of it or none at all,
'Cause I don't like it second hand!
I want all your kisses or none at all,
Just put up plenty, honey, that's my command!

Mama like foolin' with lots o' love,
When you start to makin' love, no-one knows!
I want every bit of it or none at all,
'Cause I don't like it second hand, no,
I can't use it second hand!





(Contributed by Peter Akers - May 2009)