Maybe Baby, Say You Do
John Hiatt · Hangin' Around The Observatory [1974]
Baby, baby do you love me baby?
Are you thinkin' of me baby, baby?
Maybe baby, say you do!
Baby, will you be my honey baby?
I ain't got no money baby, baby.
Maybe baby, say you do!
I've been a-selling hot dogs.
I've been trying to get to you.
I've been bowlin' and a rollin'
But there ain't nothin' seems to do.
Baby, baby do you need me baby?
Got the heebee geebies baby, baby.
Maybe baby, say you do!
Baby, will you be my only baby?
I'm so tired and lonely baby, baby?
Maybe baby, say you do!
I've been a-standin' in line,
With catsup on my shirt.
I've been a-dancin' like a chicken
But there ain't nothin' seems to work.
Baby, baby do you love me baby?
Are you thinkin' of me baby, baby?
Maybe baby, say you do!
Maybe baby, say you do!
Well now, maybe baby, say you do!
Are you thinkin' of me baby, baby?
Maybe baby, say you do!
Baby, will you be my honey baby?
I ain't got no money baby, baby.
Maybe baby, say you do!
I've been a-selling hot dogs.
I've been trying to get to you.
I've been bowlin' and a rollin'
But there ain't nothin' seems to do.
Baby, baby do you need me baby?
Got the heebee geebies baby, baby.
Maybe baby, say you do!
Baby, will you be my only baby?
I'm so tired and lonely baby, baby?
Maybe baby, say you do!
I've been a-standin' in line,
With catsup on my shirt.
I've been a-dancin' like a chicken
But there ain't nothin' seems to work.
Baby, baby do you love me baby?
Are you thinkin' of me baby, baby?
Maybe baby, say you do!
Maybe baby, say you do!
Well now, maybe baby, say you do!
Maybe Baby, Say You Do
John Hiatt's 1974 recording "Maybe Baby, Say You Do" appears on the album *Hangin' Around The Observatory*. The track exemplifies Hiatt's signature blend of folk-rock and country, characterized by his distinctive vocal delivery and intricate guitar work. Released during a period where Hiatt was establishing his reputation for storytelling within the American roots music tradition, the song reflects the lyrical themes of uncertainty and romantic negotiation common in his early discography. As part of his broader body of work from the mid-1970s, the recording showcases his ability to craft melodies that are both accessible and deeply personal, contributing to his enduring legacy in the genre.