Song Lyrics Bessie Smith - Ive Got What It Takes    [Lyrics & Song Text Archive] lyrics archive>> B>> Bessie Smith Singer Lyrics [Bessie Smith other resources]>> Ive Got What It Takes Song Lyrics Author/Artist/Singer: Bessie Smith Music Title/Track: Ive Got What It Takes Theme ID: 20923 Album: N/A Oh Stingy Ginny saved up all her pennies Straight to the bank she would go The sharks would have their hands around her But none could get her dough Ginny's fellow was a slick high yellow Sent away to jail one day He cried for bail, then turned real pale When I(*) heard Ginny say Oh I've got what it takes But it breaks my heart to give it away It's in demand They wants it every day I've been saving it up for a long long time To give it away would be more than a crime Your eyes may roll, your teeth may grit But none of my money will you git You can look at my bank book But I'll never let you feel my purse Cause I'm a woman, believes in safety first, safety first Said if you want my money, here's my plan I'm saving it up for a real good man I've got what it takes But it breaks my heart to give it away She said I've got what it takes But it breaks my heart to give it away It's in demand Folks cryin' for it every day I've been saving it up for a long long time To give it away would be more than a crime Your eyes may roll, your teeth may grit But none of this small change will you git You can look at my bank book But I'll never let you put your hands on my purse Lord I'm a woman, believes in safety first, safety first Say if you want my money, here's my plan I'm not savin' it up for no naked(?) man I've got what it takes But it breaks my heart to give it away (*) Bessie distinctly says "I" though I think it should be "he". Related Lyrics Random lyrics: Youve Got To Give Me Some, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Theme, Camera Shy But Still A Star, Empty Bottle Translations, Failing Retina, Falling Asleep, Far, First Impersion, First Impression, Forgetting, Fork In The Road, Impossible, Last Goodbye, Lost, Magic Sticks In December, One Good Reason, Piece Of My Heart, Portrait Perfect, Predict This Flick, Prom Girl, Read My Lips, Start Over, The Price You Paid, The Weatherman Said Overcast, True Evol, Wish Me Luck, Worthless, Another Night, April 5th, Darkroom, Dorothy Stratton, More Than You Know, The Truth Is, PICK UP THE TEMPO, I See You, Dejame, Lrgate, Martini, Me Marcho, Mi Amor, Miradas, Pensando En Ti, Renuncio A Ti, Te Pido Ayuda, Ven, A Reggel Tul Messze Van, At The Graveyard Of God, Barbaric Horde, Bestial Warlust, Blood Valor, Other Bessie Smith song Lyrics Aggravatin Papa Lyrics Baby Wont You Please Come Home Lyrics Beale Street Mama Lyrics Bleeding Heart Blues Lyrics Boweavil Blues Lyrics Cemetary Blues Lyrics Chicago Bound Blues Lyrics Devils Gonna Git You Lyrics Downhearted Blues Lyrics Empty Bed Blues Lyrics Gimme A Pigfoot Lyrics ...Show All Other Artists Best Brains Productions Lyrics Best Interest Lyrics Best Kept Secret Lyrics Best Kissers In The World Lyrics Best Man Lyrics Bestar Maria Lyrics Bestiak Lyrics Bestial Warlust Lyrics Bestik Lyrics Beta Band Lyrics All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners and are strictly for educational purposes only. lyricstrue.net Copyright © 2005-2007 All Rights Reserved., , Privacy policy