Give It Up or Let Me Go

Bonnie Raitt · The Bonnie Raitt Collection [1990]

Well, I told you, pretty baby, such a long time ago

If I found you with another, well, I'd walk right out your door

Woah, you might call me crazy

But there's one thing you should know

Well, if you want me to love you

You've got to give it up or let me go



I know it's useless to be jealous, I couldn't tire of you if I tried

But when I think of you messing behind my back

It brings a pain I just can't hide

Oh baby, I've been true to you

And if I can make that sacrifice, honey, you can do it too

Oh, play it right



Well, you come home drunk and nasty

You won't tell me where you've been

Just when things are nice and sweet, you go back out again

Why do you wanna mess up a good thing?

I'm gonna find me another man

One who wants to give me everything

Oh, Mr. Piano Man



Well, I told you pretty baby, such a long time ago

If I found you with another, well, I'd walk right out your door

You might call me crazy

But there's one thing you should know

Oh honey, if you want me to love you

You've got to give it up or let me go

Oh, give it up now, boy



That's right

Oh, shake it, don't break it