I NEED LOVIN'
(Henry Creamer / James P. Johnson)


Fletcher Henderson & His Orch. - 1926
The Coon-Sanders Nighthawks - 1926
The Goofus Five - 1926
Blanche Calloway with Andy Kirk & His Clouds Of Joy - 1931
Jimmy Noone & His Band - 1931
Blanche Calloway & Her Joy Boys - 1934

Also recorded by:
Keith Nichols Cotton Club Orch.
Marty Grosz & The Hot Winds





I need lovin', that's what I crave 
I need lovin', I can't behave 
I need attention and I need quite a lot 
And what it takes to give attention, I've got 

I need petting into your arms 
I've got to get it somehow 
Say, don't you make me hesitate 
Take me, baby, I can't wait 
I need some lovin' now 

Now, I'm sweet sixteen and never been kissed 
Come on, show me what I've missed 
I need some lovin';
Do you think I'm made of wood? 
It's too darn lonesome when you're good 
I gotta have some lovin'
 
I'm a rag, a bone, a hank of hair 
I forget, baby, I don't care 
I need some lovin' 
Oh, boys, let's go back, can't stand 
I need some lovin' now 






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - May 2012)