Oh, Lady Be Good
Freda Payne · Other Songs - Freda Payne
It's terribly sad but true,
All dressed up, no place to go
Each evening I'm awfully blue.
I must win some handsome guy
Can't go on like this,
I could blossom out I know,
With somebody just like you. So
Oh, sweet and lovely lady, be good
Oh, lady, be good to me
I am so awfully misunderstood
So lady, be good to me
Oh, please have some pity
I'm all-alone in this big city
I tell you I'm just a lonesome babe in the wood,
So lady be good to me.
Oh, please have some pity
I'm all alone in this big city
I tell you I'm just a lonesome babe in the wood,
So lady be good to me.
Oh lady be good to me.
Oh, Lady Be Good
Freda Payne's 1974 recording of "Oh, Lady Be Good" stands as a defining moment in the evolution of the disco and R&B genres. Released during the height of the disco era, the track showcases Payne's powerful, soulful vocals and a driving rhythm section that became a staple of dance floors across the United States. The song's success propelled Payne to international fame, establishing her as a leading figure in the genre and influencing a generation of artists who followed. Its enduring appeal lies in its seamless blend of funk, soul, and dance music, capturing the optimism and energy of the mid-1970s. The recording remains a critical part of Payne's discography and a significant song in the history of disco music.