I'm Crackin' Up Over You
B.B. King · Other Songs - B.B. King
Days into weeks
Weeks into months
Months into years I'm blue
I'm cracking up over you
I can't survive
I need you here by my side
Ever word I say is true
I'm cracking up over you
When I can see you again
Don't know just when that will be
But baby, just look
Can't you see what you're doin' to me?
Why do you, why do you torture me?
Never give me a smile
That brings tears from my eyes
I'm cracking up over you
My heart suffers, suffers pain
Nothin' seems to be the same
But with you baby, I'll suffer again
I'm cracking up over you
Weeks into months
Months into years I'm blue
I'm cracking up over you
I can't survive
I need you here by my side
Ever word I say is true
I'm cracking up over you
When I can see you again
Don't know just when that will be
But baby, just look
Can't you see what you're doin' to me?
Why do you, why do you torture me?
Never give me a smile
That brings tears from my eyes
I'm cracking up over you
My heart suffers, suffers pain
Nothin' seems to be the same
But with you baby, I'll suffer again
I'm cracking up over you
I'm Crackin' Up Over You
B.B. King's 'I'm Crackin' Up Over You' stands as a testament to his enduring mastery of the blues idiom. The recording captures the King of the Blues at his most emotive, utilizing his signature vibrato to convey deep vulnerability and heartache. As a staple of his extensive discography, the track exemplifies the raw emotional power that defined his career and influenced generations of guitarists. King's ability to translate personal feeling into musical expression is on full display here, creating a timeless piece that resonates with listeners across decades. This work remains a vital part of his catalog, showcasing the sophisticated phrasing and dynamic control that made him a global icon of the genre.