Get It While You Can
Janis Joplin · Other Songs - Janis Joplin
In this world, if you read the papers, Lord,
You know everybodyÂ’s fighting on with each other.
You got no one you can count on, baby,
Not even your own brother.
So if someone comes along,
HeÂ’s gonna give you some love and affection
IÂ’d say get it while you can, yeah!
Honey, get it while you can yeah,
Hey, hey, get it while you can,
DonÂ’t you turn your back on love, no, no!
DonÂ’t you know when youÂ’re loving anybody, baby,
YouÂ’re taking a gamble on a little sorrow,
But then who cares, baby,
‘Cause we may not be here tomorrow, no.
And if anybody should come along,
He gonna give you any love and affection,
IÂ’d say get it while you can, yeah!
Hey, hey, get it while you can,
Hey, hey, get it while you can.
DonÂ’t you turn your back on love,
No no no, no no no no no.
Oh, get it while you can,
Honey get it when youÂ’re gonna wanna need it dear, yeah yeah,
Hey hey, get it while you can,
DonÂ’t you turn your back on love,
No no no, no no no no, get it while you can yeah,
I said hold on to somebody when you get a little lonely, dear,
Hey hey, hold on to that manÂ’s heart,
Yeah, get it, want it, hold it, need it,
Get it, want it, need it, hold it,
Get it while you can,
Honey get it while you can, baby, yeah,
Hey hey, get it while you can!
Get It While You Can
Janis Joplin's "Get It While You Can" stands as a quintessential example of her raw, blues-infused rock style, capturing the restless energy of the mid-1960s. Recorded during her prolific period, the track showcases her distinctive vocal range and ability to blend soulful intensity with gritty guitar work. As a standalone recording, it reflects the improvisational nature of her live performances and the era's emerging psychedelic and blues-rock fusion. The song remains a defining piece of her discography, illustrating her commitment to emotional authenticity and her role in popularizing the female blues singer archetype. Its enduring appeal lies in its unpolished power and the palpable sense of urgency conveyed through its performance.