EVIL ON YOUR MIND
(Harlan Howard)


Jan Howard - 1966
Skeeter Davis - 1966
Teresa Brewer - 1966
Jean Shepard - 1968
Dinah Shore - 1969
Jane Morgan - 1970
Diana Trask - 1975
Connie Cato - 1977



You say I need a rest 
Why don't I go and see my sister way out west
That's very thoughtful of you, dear 
I'm really touched by all this tenderness

But us women are suspicious things 
We know that men aren't born with wings
What's making you so kind
Now, I'm not smart, but I'm not blind
I think that you've got evil on your mind

You think that you've been good 
About as long as most red blooded he-men could
We've been together for so long 
I know another pasture's looking good

Don't think that other men don't look at me 
That certain way from time to time
Don't think that you're the only one 
That must contend with evil on your mind

Your mind is in a harem 
And surrounded by exotic dancing girls
You're hearing pretty music
As they run their slender fingers through your curls
Ah, dream on, baby

I thank you for the flowers and the candy, honey 
That was very kind
For that's your way of telling me 
You're sorry for the evil on your mind



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2017)