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Turtle Blues (Cover)

by Colette Bone

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This is my cover of an old blues song, also covered by Janis Jopplin. A tough woman's disclaimer to potential mates who may be expecting coddling or some TLC. Gritty, and I love it.

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Lyrics:
I'm a mean, mean woman, I don't mean no man no good
I'm a mean, mean woman, I don't mean no man no good
I treats 'em like I wants to, I never treats 'em like I should.

Once had a daddy, said he'd give me everything in sight
Once had a daddy, said he'd give me everything in sight
So i said, I want the sunshine, and take the stars out of the night.

I ain't the kind of woman who would make your life a bed of ease
Ain't the kind of woman who would make your life a bed of ease
But if you just want to go out drinking*, honey, won't you invite me along please?
(** depending on whose company you are in, you can substitute "dancing" for "drinking" to keep it kid-friendly)

Guess I'm like a turtle hiding underneath its hardy shell
Guess i'm like a turtle hiding underneath its hardy shell
But you know, I'm well protected, I know this goddam life too well

You can call me mean or evil, if you think that will make you feel better now
Call me mean or evil, if you think that will make you feel better now
But I'm taking care of this mama, No one's gonna dog me down.
Yeah.

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released August 29, 2013
Piano and Vocals by Colette Bone

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