Somebody Done Changed The Lock On My Door
B.B. King · Other Songs - B.B. King
Somebody done changed the lock on that door
Somebody done changed
They done changed that lock on that door
'Cause the key I got won't fit that lock no more
Now I came home last night about half past ten
Tried to get the key in the lock but I couldn't get it in
'Cause somebody done changed
They done changed that lock on that door
'Cause the key I got won't fit that lock no more
I looked through the window to see what I could see
She was talking to someone else
I know it wasn't me
She said, "Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy, you don't have to go
'Cause I done changed, I done changed that lock on my door"
She changed the bed around, even painted the door
She even changed the carpet, I mean on the floor
My baby has changed
Oh she done changed that lock on my door
'Cause the key I got won't fit that lock no more
Well, I walked down the street, lookin' where I used to go
She's got a mean black snake now, and I can't go there no more
My baby has changed
She done changed that lock on my door
And the key I got won't fit that lock no more
Somebody Done Changed The Lock On My Door
B.B. King's 'Somebody Done Changed The Lock On My Door' stands as a poignant testament to his mastery of the electric guitar and his ability to convey deep emotional narratives through blues. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the Delta blues tradition King helped popularize globally, blending raw vocal delivery with intricate, singing guitar lines. The song explores themes of betrayal and the sudden loss of security, using the metaphor of a changed lock to illustrate how personal relationships can shift without warning. As a staple of King's discography, the recording captures the gritty, soulful essence of the 1960s blues scene, showcasing his unique voice and technical prowess that defined the genre for generations of musicians to follow.