Jumpin' With B B
B.B. King Lyrics


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Yes, be careful with a fool
'Cause someday he may get smart
Well, be careful with a fool
'Cause someday he may get smart
Well, he'll treat you so cold and chilly
Till it will hurt you to your heart

Well, I hate to remember
What a fool I used to be
Well, I hate to remember
How foolish I used to be
Well, you know the way I used to love you, baby
And how bad you treated me

I used to cry about you baby
Yes, and walk the streets late at night
Oh, I used to cry about you baby
And walk the streets late at night
Well, if you love me a little bit, darlin'
Why in the world don't you treat me right?

Yes, look out

Well, it's finally over, baby
Baby, I know this is the end
Well, it's finally over, woman
And I know this is the end




Well, I've got you off of my mind
Babe, and I'm doing all right again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Jumpin' With B B" by B.B. King contain a warning about being careful with a fool, as they may eventually wise up and realize they are being mistreated. The first verse warns that a fool will treat their partner coldly and hurt them emotionally. The second verse reflects on the singer's own past as a fool who loved someone who treated them poorly. The third verse reveals that the singer used to cry and wander the streets at night over this mistreatment, and questions why their partner did not love them in return. Finally, the last verse declares that the relationship is over and the singer is moving on, no longer thinking of their former partner.


Overall, the song conveys a message of learning from past mistakes and growing from them, as well as the importance of treating others with respect and care. The bluesy melody and King's powerful vocals add emotional depth to the lyrics and enhance the message of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, be careful with a fool
It is advisable to be cautious when dealing with a foolish person


'Cause someday he may get smart
The foolish person may wise up one day


Well, he'll treat you so cold and chilly
The foolish person may treat you unkindly


Till it will hurt you to your heart
Their actions may cause you emotional pain


Well, I hate to remember
Reflecting on past foolishness is unpleasant


What a fool I used to be
Realizing one's past foolishness is regrettable


Well, you know the way I used to love you, baby
The singer recalls how deeply they once cared for their lover


And how bad you treated me
The lover mistreated the singer despite their love


I used to cry about you baby
The singer was deeply upset by their lover's mistreatment


Yes, and walk the streets late at night
The singer would wander alone at night, heartbroken


Well, if you love me a little bit, darlin'
The singer questions why their lover does not treat them kindly despite claiming to love them


Why in the world don't you treat me right?
The singer is frustrated by their lover's mistreatment


Well, it's finally over, baby
The relationship has come to an end


And I know this is the end
The singer accepts that the relationship is over


Well, I've got you off of my mind
The singer has moved on and no longer thinks of their past lover


Babe, and I'm doing all right again
The singer has healed and is doing well once more




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

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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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