OKLAHOMA BLUES
(Jack Rael)

as recorded by Patti Page
with Lou Stein's Music
1950's


When you took me to the city, bought me clothes and things,
You took me to the city, bought me diamond rings,
But I forgot to tell you your queenie don't like kings!  

Goin' back to Oklahoma, back to my own home town,
Yes, back to Oklahoma, back to my old playground,
Where folks all take it easy and never race around!

Got a house and an auto, got a dog and baby chick,
Eleven in my family, don't need you to get my kick!
Goin' back to Oklahoma, back to my home town,
Where folks all take it easy and never race around!

Cincinnati and Milwaukee, every town we've had a date,
Once in New York City you would 
That's all baby, baby that's all for now,
Goin' back to Oklahoma where folk don't race around!

Well alright baby, well alright you were wrong,
Goin' back to Oklahoma, see you and so long!
I'm gonna take it easy and never race around!

note:  Patti also recorded this song with The Rael Septet,
       lyrics slightly altered.




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - November 2019)