Don't Answer The Door
B.B. King · Live & Well [2012]
Hangin' around my house when I'm not at home
Oh, I don't want a soul, baby
Hangin' around my house when I'm not at home
I don't want you to answer the door for nobody, baby
Oh, when you're home and you know you're all alone
I don't want your sister coming by
Because the little girl she talk too much
If she wanna come either visit us
Tell her to meet us Sunday down at the church
'Cause I don't want a soul, baby
Hangin' around my house when I'm not at home
Yes, I don't want you to answer the door for nobody, baby
Oh, when you're home and you know you're all alone
If your mother wanna visit us
Tell her I get home 'bout the break a day
And that's too late that visit anybody, baby
So tell her to please stay away
'Cause I don't want a soul, baby
Hangin' around my house when I'm not at home
Yes, I don't want you to open the door for anybody, baby
Oh, when you're home and you know you're all alone
Now if you feel a little sick, baby
And you know you're home all alone
I don't want the doctor at my house, baby
You just suffer till I get home
'Cause I don't want a soul, baby
Hangin' around my house when I'm not at home
Yes, I don't want you to open the door for nobody, baby
Yeah, when you're home all alone
Don't Answer The Door
B.B. King's "Don't Answer The Door" stands as a poignant addition to his extensive catalog of blues, recorded for the "Live & Well" collection. The track exemplifies King's mastery of the electric guitar, blending his signature slide technique with a deep, resonant vocal delivery that captures the emotional weight of urban blues. Recorded during a period where King continued to tour and record with renewed vigor, the song reflects his ability to craft intimate narratives within the traditional twelve-bar structure. As a staple of his live performances, the recording showcases his connection with audiences and his enduring influence on the electric blues genre, offering listeners a glimpse into the raw power of his musical expression.