I Want to Get Married
B.B. King Lyrics


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I want to get married
But no woman will hear my plea
I want to get married
But no woman will hear my plea

Yes, it seems somehow
I can't get one to walk downthe aisle with me
Well, I've only been in love
But three times in my life

Yes, the first, I couldn't satisfy her
But I've only been in love three times in my life
Yes, the second one was a juice-head
And the third was another man's wife

Yeah, they say "join the navy
If you really want to see the world"
Well, but I say "join b.b. king
Baby if you really want to be loved"

Aw, my time is gone
Babe and I really must say goodbye
Aw, my time is gone
Babe and I really must say goodbye





So you women better watch out
I must have that wife before I die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.B. King's song "I Want to Get Married" are about the desperation of a man who longs to settle down and get married but has been unsuccessful in finding a woman to commit herself to him. The singer is frustrated because although he desires marriage, no woman will "hear his plea." Despite his best efforts, he has only been in love three times in his life, and each relationship ended in a way that prevented them from getting married. The first woman he loved was unsatisfied with him, the second was a drug addict, and the third was someone else's wife. The singer of the song is left feeling disillusioned and forced to strategize a way to find true love.


The song captures the idea that desires and intentions can be pure and virtuous, but circumstances and reality can prevent them from coming to fruition. The singer can't seem to catch a break, having only been in love three times and not one of them leading to marriage. Love is complicated, and finding the right person to marry isn't always easy. B.B. King's words express the frustration of someone who desperately wants to find love and build a life with someone but can't seem to make it happen.


One of the most interesting facts about this song is that it was written by B.B. King himself, which is surprising since King did not typically write his own material. Another interesting detail is that "I Want to Get Married" was released as the b-side to "Hold That Train" on Kent Records in 1963. Additionally, the song does not feature a guitar solo, which was highly unusual for a B.B. King song. The song is the opening track to King's 1964 album, "Mr. Blues."


Other interesting aspects of this song include its use of repetition with the chorus, highlighting the idea that the singer keeps repeating his desire for marriage to emphasize its importance to him. The song's vocals are also emotive, portraying the singer's sadness about his inability to attract a life partner.


Here are the chords for the song:
Intro: F C7 F


Verse:
F C7 F
I want to get married,
F C7 F
But no woman will hear my plea.
F C7 F
I want to get married,
F C7 F
But no woman will hear my plea.


Chorus:
G#7 C7 F
Yes, it seems somehow
G#7 C7 F
I can't get one to walk down the aisle with me.


F C7 F
Well, I've only been in love
F C7 F
But three times in my life
F C7 F
Yes, the first, I couldn't satisfy her
F C7 F
But I've only been in love three times in my life


(Chorus)


F C7 F
Yes, the second one was a juice-head
F C7 F
And the third was another man's wife
F C7 F
Yeah, they say "join the navy
F C7 F
If you really want to see the world"
F C7 F
Well, but I say "join b.b. king
F C7 F
Baby if you really want to be loved"


(Chorus)


F C7 F
Aw, my time is gone
F C7 F
Babe and I really must say goodbye
F C7 F
Aw, my time is gone
F C7 F
Babe and I really must say goodbye
F C7 F
So you women better watch out
F C7 F
I must have that wife before I die.


Overall, "I Want to Get Married" is a moving and relatable song that captures the hardships of finding romantic love and settling down.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to get married
I desire to be wed


But no woman will hear my plea
None of the women I want to marry will accept my proposal


Yes, it seems somehow
It appears like a mystery


I can't get one to walk down the aisle with me
I cannot find a partner who is willing to marry me


Well, I've only been in love
In my life, I have fallen in love


But three times in my life
Only three times in my existence


Yes, the first, I couldn't satisfy her
The first woman I loved, I did not meet her expectations


But I've only been in love three times in my life
I have truly loved only three women in my life


Yes, the second one was a juice-head
The second woman I loved was an alcoholic


And the third was another man's wife
The third woman I loved was already married to someone else


Yeah, they say "join the navy
I have heard people say that you should join the navy


If you really want to see the world"
If you want to travel and experience the world


Well, but I say "join b.b. king
I counter that you should join B.B. King


Baby if you really want to be loved"
If you crave to be truly loved, then follow me


Aw, my time is gone
My moment has run out


Babe and I really must say goodbye
Therefore, my beloved, I must depart


So you women better watch out
All women, be cautious


I must have that wife before I die
I must have a wife for myself before I pass away




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE BIHARI, RILEY B. KING

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Anonymous


on Always On My Mind

Here's BB King's Version - Lyrics

Maybe I didn't love you
Quite as often as I should have
Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I could have

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
I guess I never told you
That I am so happy that you're mine
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind
ou were always on my mind

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

Musical Interlude

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

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