Hard To Handle

Tom Jones · Other Songs - Tom Jones

Hey there, here I am

I'm the man on the scene

I can give you what you want

But you got to come home with me



I forgot some good old lovin'

And I got some more in store

When I get to thrown it on you

You got to come back for more



Toys and things that come by the dozen

That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'

Hey little thing, let me light your candle

'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around



Action speaks louder than words

And I'm a man of great experience

I know you got another man

But I can love you better than him



Take my hand, don't be afraid

I'm gonna prove every word I say

I'm advertisin' love for free

So, you can place your ad with me



Once it come along a dime by the dozen

That ain't nothin' but ten cent lovin'

Hey little thing, let me light your candle

'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around



Yeah, hard to handle, now

Oh, baby



Baby, here I am

The man on your scene

I can give you what you want

But you got to come home with me



I forgot some good old lovin'

And I got some more in store

When I get to thrown it on you

You got to come runnin' back for more



Once it come along a dime by the dozen

That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'

Hey little thing, let me light your candle

'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around



Hard, hard to handle, now

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah



Once it come along a dime by the dozen

That ain't nothin' but ten cent lovin'

Hey little babe, let me light your candle

'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around



Yeah, so hard to handle, now

Oh yeah

Baby, good lovin'

Baby, baby, owww, good lovin'

I need good lovin'

I got to have, oh yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah

So hard to handle, now, yeah

Um-um-um

About Hard To Handle

Tom Jones' "Hard To Handle" stands as a defining example of his powerful vocal style and signature theatrical flair, released during the height of his international fame in the 1960s. The track showcases Jones' ability to blend operatic technique with rock and roll energy, delivering a performance that became synonymous with his brand of dramatic pop. As a staple of his discography, the song exemplifies the era's shift toward more assertive male vocalists who could command attention through sheer force and emotional intensity. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless appeal of Jones' unique voice and the specific musical atmosphere of the mid-century British pop scene. The recording remains a key reference point for understanding the evolution of vocal performance in rock and roll history.