Tell Riley Lyrics - Natural Light - Eric Bibb

Tell Riley, Baby, next time he come to town 

If he needs somewhere to lay - lay his body down 

Tell Riley he's welcome to stay - 

Mark my words, he's gonna be big someday 

I'm leavin' Memphis - Ol' Booker's got to go 

Mister Melrose sent a telegram from Chicago 

That's the man makin' records on me - 

Wants to make some more - 

Gonna sing my song 'til my throat gets sore 

So, Tell Riley, Baby, next time he come to town 

If he needs somewhere to lay - lay his pallet down 

Tell Riley he's welcome to stay - 

Mark my words, he's gonna be big someday 

Foldn' money an' a fancy dress for your when I get back 

Sho' beats workin' on Parchman Farm - 

That's a natural fact - 

Lester Melrose, he fixed my parole 

I thank him with my heart an' soul 

I'm so glad to be a free man again 

Tell Riley, Baby, next time he come to town 

If he needs somewhere to lay - lay his pallet down 

Tell Riley Uncle Booker said he could stay - 

An' mark my words - mark my words - mark my words 

He'll B.B. King someday 

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