Why Baby Why
Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis
(George Jones - Darrell Edwards)
« © '55 Fort Knox Music, BMI / Trio Music, BMI »
Tell me why baby why baby why baby why
You make me cry baby cry baby cry baby cry
I can't live without you till the day that I die
So tell me why baby why baby why baby why
Well I got a crow I want to pick with you
Just like last time when the feathers flew
You're running wild a kickin' up your heels
A leaving me home with a handful of bills
Well I can't live without you and you know it's true
But there's no livin' with you so what'll I do
I'm goin' honky tonking get as tight as I can
And maybe by then you'll preciate a good man
Tell me why baby why baby...
Well now I don't know but I've heard you say
That every little dog's a gonna have his day
You better pay attention don't you dare forget
Cause I'm just a little bitty puppy yet
I caught you honky tonking with my best friend
The thing to do was leave you but I shoulda left then
Now I'm too old to leave you but I still get sore
When you come home a feeling for the knob on the door
Tell me why baby why baby why baby why
You make me cry baby cry baby cry baby cry
I can't help but love you till the day that I die
But tell me why baby why baby why baby why
Why Baby Why
Jerry Lee Lewis delivers a raw, high-energy performance on "Why Baby Why," a track that exemplifies his signature piano-driven rock and roll style. Recorded during his prolific early career, the song captures the frantic intensity and emotional volatility that defined his live shows and studio output. Lewis's pounding piano work and distinctive vocal delivery transform the track into a compelling narrative of heartbreak and confusion. As a key part of his extensive discography, the recording stands alongside other classics from the era, showcasing his ability to blend country storytelling with rock and roll power. This work remains a testament to his enduring influence on the genre and his status as a foundational figure in American music history.