Leave My Woman Alone
Ray Charles · Purely Ray Charles [2010]
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
Say, "You better leave my woman alone"
Well, I know you are a playboy
And you've got women all over town
But listen, buddy, if you ever sweet-talk my little girl
I'm gonna lay your body down
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
You know you don't want, oh yeah, get in trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
Oh, you better leave my woman alone
Well, I know you got your money
And you've got a new fifty-six too
But if I ever see my little girl in your new car
I'm gonna do some work on you
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
You know you don't want, oh yeah, get in trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
Oh, you better leave my woman alone
Well, I don't believe in trouble
So I don't want to start a fight
So if you'll take heed and stay away from my little girl
Then everything will be alright
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
You know you don't want, yeah, get in trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
Oh, you better leave my woman alone
My woman alone, my woman alone
You better leave woman alone
Better leave woman alone
My woman alone, woman alone
I said, "Woman alone", I said, "Woman alone", I said, "Woman alone"
You better leave woman alone, you better leave woman alone
You better leave woman alone
My woman alone, woman alone, woman alone
My woman, woman alone, my woman alone, woman alone
Oh, now, woman alone, oh woman alone
Oh yeah, woman alone, oh yeah, woman alone
You better leave woman alone, my woman alone, woman alone
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get in trouble
Yeah, you better leave my woman alone
My woman alone, my woman alone
Leave My Woman Alone
Ray Charles's 'Leave My Woman Alone' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the boogie-woogie and R&B styles that defined his career. Recorded during the height of his influence, the track showcases his signature vocal delivery, blending soulful emotion with a driving, percussive piano rhythm that became a hallmark of his sound. Released on the compilation 'Purely Ray Charles [2010]', the song reflects the enduring appeal of his work from the 1950s and 60s, where he seamlessly fused gospel roots with secular pop and jazz elements. As one of many tracks featured in his extensive discography, this recording captures the raw energy and rhythmic complexity that made him a pivotal figure in American music history, influencing countless artists who followed in his wake.

