I've Got Some Outside Help I Don't Need

B.B. King · Other Songs - B.B. King

All of your affection is gone baby and your love is growing cold

I've said all of your affection is gone baby and your love is growing cold

Hey, I've got a new story to tell you this evening, baby

One that ain't never been told



I went to work the other day

But I thought that I would double back

And that car I saw sitting in front of my door

Looked like a brand new, a brand new Cadillac, yeah!



I ain't got none now baby

I think you've been cheating on me

I believe to my soul baby, that you've given me some outside help

That I don't think I really need



The iceman came by this morning

And you know he didn't leave no ice

The postman came by later baby

And he didn't even ring twice



I think you've been cheating on me

I think you're running out on me

I believe to my soul baby, that you've given me some outside help

That I don't think I really need



Now, I want you to tell the iceman

The next time he'd better leave some ice

And I want you to tell the postman

He'd better ring more than twice



And when I come home from work in the morning

Better still be some groceries on the shelf.

I want to tell that slick insurance man

That he'd better write some insurance on his self.



Yes, I think you've been cheating on me

I think you're running out on me

I believe to my soul baby, that you've given me some help, some help

Some help, I don't really need

I've Got Some Outside Help I Don't Need

Recorded by the legendary blues guitarist B.B. King, this track exemplifies the raw emotional depth characteristic of his solo career. As a staple of the Chicago blues tradition, the song showcases King's mastery of the slide guitar, weaving intricate melodies that convey a sense of self-reliance and resilience. The recording captures the intimate atmosphere of his live performances, where his voice and instrument merge to tell a story of navigating life's challenges without external reliance. Released within the broader context of his extensive discography, the song remains a testament to his ability to translate personal struggle into universal musical expression, cementing his status as a foundational figure in American blues history.