Baby Please Don't Go
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby please don't go
Baby, your mind done gone
Well, your mind done gone
Well, your mind done gone
Left the county farm
You had the shackles on
Baby, please don't go
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
To git you way down here
I make you walk alone
Baby, please don't go
Hey
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don't go
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Git you way down here
Make you walk alone
Baby, please don't go
Know how I feel right now
My baby leavin', on that midnight train
And I'm cryin'
Baby, please don't go
Oh, baby please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don't go
Let's go
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
To git you way down here
I make you walk alone
Baby, please don't go, yeah
Alright
Baby Please Don't Go
Van Morrison's rendition of the blues standard "Baby Please Don't Go" showcases his mastery of traditional American roots music. While the song originated in the 1920s, Morrison's interpretation infuses the classic narrative with his signature soulful intensity and improvisational phrasing. This recording highlights his ability to honor the blues tradition while injecting it with the distinctive energy found throughout his extensive discography. The track serves as a testament to his deep connection with early R&B and jazz influences, demonstrating how he revitalizes familiar material through his unique vocal delivery and instrumental arrangements. It remains a compelling example of his versatility, bridging the gap between vintage blues structures and his own expansive musical identity.