I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good - Cleo Laine

The poets say that all who love are blind

But I'm in love and I know what time it is

My mind is outside without old man

Life's journey pretty tough what a climb it is

My life is just like the weather

It changes with the hours

When he's near it's fair and warmer

When he's gone it's cloudy with showers

Never treats me sweet and gentle

The way he should

I've got it bad

And that ain't good

My poor heart is sentimental

Not made of wood

I've got it bad

And that ain't good

Though folks with good intentions

Tell me to save my tears

I'm glad I'm mad about him

I can't live without him

He don't love me like I love him

Nobody could

I've got it bad

And that ain't good

My poor heart is sentimental

Not made of wood

I've got it bad

And that ain't good

Though folks with good intentions

Tell me to save my tears

I'm glad I'm mad about him

I can't live without him

Lord above me make him love me

The way that he should

The way that he should

I've got it bad

I've got it bad

I've got it bad

And that ain't good