My Babe
Little Walter Lyrics


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My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin',
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe

My babe, I know she love me, my babe
Oh yes, I know she love me, my baby
Oh yes, I know she love me,
She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
My babe, true little baby, my babe

My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my baby
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin',
Everything she do she do so pleasin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe

My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
She's my baby (true little baby)




She's my baby (true little baby)
She's my baby (true little baby)

Overall Meaning

The song "My Babe" by Little Walter is a classic blues anthem that speaks to the loyalty and love of the singer's partner. The lyrics convey a clear message that the singer's baby will not tolerate any form of cheating, deception, or foolishness. This is evident in the lines, "My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe/Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe/Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin'/She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'/My babe, true little baby, my babe." The repeated phrase "true little baby" is an endearing term of affection used by the singer to describe his loyal partner.


Further, the lyrics highlight the singer's confidence in his partner's love for him. He knows that she loves him unconditionally and that she shows it through her actions, stating, "Oh yes, I know she love me, my baby/Oh yes, I know she love me/She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me/My babe, true little baby, my babe." The singer's baby is also described as someone who is pleasing in everything she does, and when she is hot, there is no cooling her off. The lyrics convey a sense of appreciation and gratitude towards the singer's partner for being a faithful and loving companion.


Overall, "My Babe" is a song that celebrates the loyalty and love of the singer's partner. The lyrics showcase the ideal relationship built on trust, respect, and devotion, making it a classic blues song that resonates with audiences to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
My significant other doesn't tolerate infidelity


Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Yes, indeed, my partner is adamant about not being cheated on


Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin',
Once more, my beloved doesn't abide by unfaithfulness in a relationship


She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
She isn't OK with me sneaking around secretly in the middle of the night


My babe, true little baby, my babe
She's my real and only love, my sweetheart


My babe, I know she love me, my babe
I'm aware that my cherished partner loves me


Oh yes, I know she love me, my baby
Absolutely, I'm convinced that my special someone cares for me


Oh yes, I know she love me,
Once more, I'm positive that my amour has genuine feelings of affection for me


She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
All she does is show me physical affection with embraces and kisses


My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
My darling is resolute about not putting up with unfaithfulness


Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my baby
Absolutely not, my significant other absolutely won't tolerate infidelity


Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin',
Once more, my love will not accept cheating in a relationship


Everything she do she do so pleasin'
Everything she does is so satisfying, pleasing, and wonderful


My babe, true little baby, my babe
My sweetheart, my true love


My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
My beloved doesn't appreciate being deceived, tricked, or played for a fool


Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Yes, indeed, she won't tolerate being tricked or fooled around with


Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
Once more, she won't be deceived or taken advantage of


When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
When she's feeling passionate, excited or aroused, nothing can cool her off


My babe, true little baby, my babe
The one I love, my sweetheart


She's my baby (true little baby)
She's the one I love (true little baby)


She's my baby (true little baby)
She's my sweetheart (true little baby)


She's my baby (true little baby)
She's the one I care about the most (true little baby)




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Willie Dixon

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@tyrannosaurusburke

This song is almost 70 years old, and it's timeless!

@kayshawnsimmons5585

Indeed,

@AllaAgabekyan-ll9hf

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@daviddavidson8050

Little Walter, Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf were orig OGs of music. Full grown gangsters. Rest in peace Gentlemen. The hat will always remained tipped special for you.

@samy5102

and willie dixon who wrote it, had a great influence

@nigotemplar3557

True ❤

@blessedmslady7016

Respect❣

@jaquettalee4909

Yes sir

@mihriyam4078

@@jaquettalee4909 is this country or city blues?

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@mongichipa8960

It’s 2024 and am still rocking old is gold

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