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Help Me
Sonny Boy Williamson Lyrics


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You got to help me
I can't do it all by myself
You got to help me, baby
I can't do it all by myself
You know if you don't help me darling
I'll have to find myself, somebody else

I may have to wash, I may have to sew
I may have to cook, I might mop the floor
But you help me baby
You know if you don't help me darling
I'll find myself somebody else

When I walk, you walk with me
When I talk, you talk to me
Oh baby, I can't do it all by myself
You know if you don't help me darling
I'll have to find myself, somebody else
Help me, help me darlin'

Bring my nightshirt
Put on your morning gown
Oh, bring my nightshirt
Put on your morning gown
Darlin' I know we sleep bare
But I just don't feel like lyin' down, oh yeah keep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sonny Boy Williamson's song "Help Me" are a plea to a lover to provide support and assistance in various aspects of life. The singer acknowledges that they cannot do everything on their own and need help to get by. Without the help of their lover, they may have to find someone else to support them. The lyrics suggest that the singer may have to take on traditionally feminine chores such as washing, sewing, and cooking, but as long as they have their lover's assistance, they can make it work.


Line by Line Meaning

You got to help me
I need your assistance


I can't do it all by myself
I am incapable of handling everything alone


You know if you don't help me darling
If you refuse to help me


I'll have to find myself, somebody else
I'll be forced to seek help elsewhere


I may have to wash, I may have to sew
I might need to perform household chores on my own


I may have to cook, I might mop the floor
I am willing to do any task necessary to keep things going


But you help me baby
If you assist me


When I walk, you walk with me
We need to stick together in this


When I talk, you talk to me
I need you to listen and communicate with me


Oh baby, I can't do it all by myself
I need your support and cooperation


Bring my nightshirt
Fetch my nightwear


Put on your morning gown
Wear your daytime clothes


Darlin' I know we sleep bare
I am aware that we usually sleep without clothing


But I just don't feel like lyin' down
I am too worried and anxious to rest


Help me, help me darlin'
I desperately need your assistance and support




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joni Mitchell

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@peivandryks5217

Possibly the best harmonica blues song ever recorded. A masterpiece

@hughcameron

@One eyed Curious Hi, I Always thought Sonny Boy did it first, but Green Onions came out in October 1962 and Help Me was recorded in January 1963. Perhaps we can put the copycat down to Matt Murphy who played the guitar riff for Sonny Boy?

@iananderson3799

Hard to argue with that assertion.

@emilieguerette9166

That's one brutal song. So unpolished and real... It gets to me every time.

@emilieguerette9166

Sometimes I feel the need to listen to that particular song...

@jellyrollbaker

Hell Yessss.....🤗

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@tonylyons7711

I first heard this song When I was 13yrs old in 1964 . I begged my mum the to buy me a HOFNER ECHO SUPER VAMPER HARMONICA..7 shillings and sixpence.. I've been playing blues harmonica ever since.. Thankyou Sonny for shaping my music career..😊❤❤❤

@bbqbod

Listening to this now is insane. Imagine how it felt in 1963!!

@JariLiitolaPikkuApuri

I started to blow my harp with this. Never found better. Now, 35 years later, still the greatest harp song.

@wesoldoursoulsforrocknroll5652

Anyone knows which key harmonica is he using here?

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