BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL (Bill Haley) BILL HALEY & THE FOUR ACES OF WESTERN SWING (Recorded 1947-1950 for Radio) I'm behind the 8-ball with my baby All she does is sit around and talk Been behind the 8-ball with my baby Ever since she caught me steppin' out Got the blues, and boy I don't mean maybe Got to get it straightened out somehow She loved me very much, but I got myself in Dutch And I'm right behind the 8-ball with her now I'm behind the 8-ball with my honey I can't get to first base anymore She won't speak to me for I loved her money Never felt so doggone low before How that woman treats me isn't funny You would think I done an awful crime You're guilty, she did cry and I had no alibi So I'm behind the 8-ball servin' time If you fool around like there's a point to Brother you're just ridin' for a fall When you're woman catches you, I warn you You'll be right behind the old 8-ball She will even make your best friend scorn you Get you in hot water with them all So take this good advice, don't step out at any price Or you will be behind the old 8-ball So take this good advice, don't step out at any price Or you will be behind the old 8-ball |