Hard to Handle
Otis Redding Lyrics
Baby
Here I am
I'm the man on the scene
I can give you what you want
But you got to go home with me
I forgot some good old lovin'
And I got some in store
When I get to throwin' it on you
You got to come back for more
That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
Pretty little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around
Action speaks louder than words
And I'm a man with a great experience
I know you got you another man
But I can love you better than him
Take my hand, don't be afraid
I wanna prove every word I say
I'm advertisin' love for free
So, won't you place your ad with me
Boys will come a dime by the dozen
But that ain't nothin' but ten cent love
Pretty little thing, let me light your candle'
'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around
Baby, here I am
I'm a man on the scene
I can give you what you want
Just come go home with me
I forgot some good old lovin'
And I got some in store
When I get through throwin' it on
You got to come back for more
Boy will come a dime by the dozen
But that ain't nothin' but drug store love
Pretty little thing, let me light your candle'
Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, yes around
Give it to me
I got to have it
Give me some good 'ole lovin'
Some of your good lovin'
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Otis Redding, Alvertis Isbell, Allen Alvoid Jr. Jones
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"Hard to Handle" is a 1968 song written by Allen Jones, Al Bell, and Otis Redding. Originally recorded by Redding in 1967, it was released in early 1968 as the B-side to "Amen" (shortly after the Redding's sudden death in 1967). Numerous covers of the song exist, notably a 1990 blues rock take on the track by band The Black Crowes.
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Sam MK
Baby
Here I am
I'm the man on the scene
I can give you what you want
But you got to go home with me
I forgot some good old lovin'
And I got some in store
When I get to throwin' it on you
You got to come back for more
Boys and things that come by the dozen
That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
Pretty little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, yessirโam
Action speaks louder than words
And I'm a man with a great experience
I know you got you another man
But I can love you better than him
Take my hand, don't be afraid
I wanna prove every word I say
I'm advertisin' love for free
So, won't you place your ad with me
Boys will come a dime by the dozen
But that ain't nothin' but ten cent love
Pretty little thing, let me light your candle'
'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, yessirโam
Baby, here I am
I'm a man on the scene
I can give you what you want
Just come go home with me
I forgot some good old lovin'
And I got some in store
When I get through throwin' it on
You got to come back for more
Boy will come a dime by the dozen
But that ain't nothin' but drug store love
Pretty little thing, let me light your candle'
Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, yes sirrโam
Give it to me
I got to have it
Give me some good 'ole lovin'
Some of your good lovin'
Thank you @Charles Robinson for your correction.
Gerald Waybright
Who else is here for no other reason but wanting to hear some Otis Redding?
Gรถran Gustavsson
@Dimebag Darrell you are wrong
My Reviews
That's a good enough reason
Ballinonabudget
Uhhh why else would anyone be here ๐
Michael Smith
I'm here as the band I'm in have told me to learn this song..Otis is awesome... was taken far far to young.
Equinox Vize
I am
TruthSurge
I never heard this one and thought the black crowes wrote it. This is so bizarre listening to this. hahaha
Jeff8
@Cyn Hicks I sm
Lambert Drive Studios
@Steven Cooper me too
roknfnrol
@stargrazermusic Oh yeah, Pigpen is the king of Hard To Handle.