You'll Lose a Good Thing
Barbara Lynn Lyrics


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If you should lose me
Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
If you should lose me
Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing

You know I love you, do anything for you
Just don't mistreat me and I'll be good to you
'Cause if you should lose me
Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing

I'm givin' you one more chance for you to do right
If you'll only straighten up, we'll have a good life
'Cause if you should lose me
Oh yeah,you'll lose a good thing

This is my last time, not asking any more
If you don't do right, I'm gonna march outta that door
And if you don't believe me
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing

Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing




Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing

Overall Meaning

Barbara Lynn's song "You'll Lose a Good Thing" is a soulful ballad of a woman warning her lover that they risk losing her if they do not treat her right. The repeated phrase "If you should lose me, oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing" establishes the theme of the song in a straightforward manner. The lyrics suggest that she is not just voicing idle threats, but rather that she means business. She expresses her love for her partner and her desire to make the relationship work if he treats her well. Through her vocal delivery, she conveys a sense of vulnerability and resolve as she issues her ultimatum - straighten up or lose her for good.


The song reflects the struggles that many women face in relationships, particularly those where they feel undervalued or disrespected. It also speaks to the idea that people should value and appreciate what they have, lest they lose it. The lyrics are simple yet effective, relying on repetition and a catchy tune to convey their message.


Line by Line Meaning

If you should lose me
If you make the mistake of losing me


Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
You'll regret it because I am valuable


If you should lose me
If you make the mistake of losing me


Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
You'll regret it because I am valuable


You know I love you, do anything for you
I love you and am willing to make sacrifices


Just don't mistreat me and I'll be good to you
As long as you treat me well, I'll treat you well too


'Cause if you should lose me
But if you lose me


Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
You'll regret it because I am valuable


I'm givin' you one more chance for you to do right
I'm giving you a chance to make things right


If you'll only straighten up, we'll have a good life
If you improve your behavior, our life together will be good


'Cause if you should lose me
But if you lose me


Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
You'll regret it because I am valuable


This is my last time, not asking any more
This is your final warning


If you don't do right, I'm gonna march outta that door
If you don't improve, I will leave


And if you don't believe me
And if you doubt my determination


Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Then go ahead and see for yourself that you'll regret losing me


Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Then go ahead and see for yourself that you'll regret losing me


Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Then go ahead and see for yourself that you'll regret losing me


Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Then go ahead and see for yourself that you'll regret losing me




Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Barbara Lynn Ozen, Huey Meaux

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EmilyAnn Frances May

She should be included in every history of music course!

Mark Riley

What a woman! She's playing the guitar, she's singing, and she looks damn good!

Marcella Norfleet

Who else is listening to Barbara Lynn in 2020? Classic for sure!!

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I am, big fan May 16, 2021

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A Goddess...and she plays left handed guitar too🙌🙌🙌🙌

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Mikhal Taylor

My grandma was 6 when this song came out. She would sing it to me when I was a child
 now that I’ve lost her, I definitely know I’ve lost a good thing. The best thing ever
. The feeling of love that she was. I miss jamming to the oldies but goodies with her.

A.B.

Don’t know if it’s just me, but wow, she looks, plays, moves exactly like Hendrix
probably even before Hendrix was a name. So cool 😎!

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