It Ain't Right
Little Walter Lyrics


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You know it ain't right to treat me like you do
You know it ain't right to treat me like you do
When you don't want me to, do these things to you
You know it ain't right to treat me this-a way
You know it ain't right to treat me this-a way
Takes my money, and go off to play
You know it ain't right to say what you did
You know it ain't right to say what you did
You've got another man, and you can't keep it hid
You know it ain't right to stay out all night long




You know it ain't right to stay out all night long
I ain't got nobody, to carry my business on

Overall Meaning

In Little Walter's, "It Ain't Right," the singer addresses a lover who has mistreated him. The lyrics imply that the singer has been neglected and betrayed by his partner. The chorus repeats the phrase "you know it ain't right" to suggest that the partner is aware of their wrongdoing. Each verse of the song details a specific instance of poor treatment from the partner, such as taking the singer's money and cheating with another man.


The singer is left feeling hurt and alone, as indicated in the final line, "I ain't got nobody, to carry my business on." This last line suggests that the singer has lost both a romantic partner and potential support in their personal and professional life. "It Ain't Right" is a poignant reflection on the dangers of neglect and betrayal in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You know it ain't right to treat me like you do
It is unfair and unjust for you to mistreat and disrespect me in the manner that you do.


When you don't want me to, do these things to you
It is hypocritical of you to expect me to behave differently than how you treat me.


You know it ain't right to treat me this-a way
You are aware that the way you treat me is unjust and improper.


Takes my money, and go off to play
You take advantage of me and my resources by using my money to enjoy yourself without a care for my well-being.


You know it ain't right to say what you did
You are aware that what you said was hurtful and disrespectful.


You've got another man, and you can't keep it hid
You are cheating on me with another man and you cannot keep it a secret.


You know it ain't right to stay out all night long
It is not fair of you to leave me alone for the entire night with no explanation or reassurance.


I ain't got nobody, to carry my business on
I do not have anyone to take care of my matters while you neglect and mistreat me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IKE TURNER

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Comments from YouTube:

William Watson

One of the trickiest Walter tracks. The vocals are equally compelling as the Harp.

Clock Tick

Wish they would just start playin these records on the radio all the time
Just a dream

ginger1959able

Superb Harp Rockin blues!

Adam Blake

Challenge to all the blues guitar shredders with all their effects pedals: Play the rhythm guitar part to this and get all the way to the end without making a mistake.

Keith Randall

Very difficult, agreed...

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Joshua Stephens

Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapto brought me here

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