His letter came this morning, C.O.DSays he's found somebody who reminds him of meHe says he needs some spaceWell, that might be the caseHe wasn't even man enough to tell me to my faceI got the romping, stompingBad news bluesHe stole my moneyHe stole my timeWhen he stole my heart, honey, he really crossed the lineA major felonySend out A.P.BGo tell that thief of hearts to bring it on back to meI got the romping, stompingBad news bluesWell, come tonight I'm stepping outGonna sing and danceGonna shake and shoutForget about old-what's-his-nameYou know two can play this gameWhatever it takes to loseThese romping, stompingBad news bluesWell, men are full of troubleGirl, that ain't nothing newWe ain't found nothing betterAnd until the day we doSister, friend, be wise just realizeStay away from ones who do you wrongAnd tell you liesThey'll give you the romping, stompingBad news bluesThat's rightThey'll give you the romping, stompingBad news blues
