(A.Stroud)
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Originally performed by Nina Simone. Jeff performed it live at Sin-e, New York, late in the night on December 31 1995. Being male, he had to make some changes to the lyrics, so his version is also known as Be Your Husband. He did also cut some verses.
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Love and honor you for the rest of your life
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Love and honor you for the rest of your life
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If you promise me that I¡¯ll be your man
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If you promise me that I¡¯ll be your man
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If you promise me that I¡¯ll be your man
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I will love the best I can
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Stick to the promise that you made me
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Stick to the promise that you made me
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Stick to the promise that you made me
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That you¡¯ll stay away from Johnny Lee
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Oh mamma love me good
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Oh mamma love me good
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Oh mamma love me good
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Oh mamma love me good
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If you want me to, I'll cook and sew
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If you want me to, I'll cook and sew
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If you want me to, I'll cook and sew
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Outside you there is no place to go
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Don't you treat me so doggone mean
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Don't you treat me so doggone mean
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Don't you treat me so doggone mean
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Oh you're the meanest woman i've ever seen
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Oh mamma love me good
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Oh mamma love me good
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Oh mamma love me good
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Oh mamma love me good
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And I'll
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Be your husband if you'll be my wife
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Love and honor you for the rest of your life
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Be My Husband
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Jeff Buckley |