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Baby's Got The Blues

from Infiltrator by Larry Norman

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From the album Stranded In Babylon (European version) but with the introduction and a section after the third verse removed, and the end fading out earlier. Overall it is about 40 seconds shorter

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Four [Spoken]

You know my baby's got the blues
And I don't know what to do
I don't know what to say
Should I go away
And pray for her sorrow

She sits there all alone
As silent as a stone
And I don't know how to help
Should I keep it to myself
And wait for tomorrow

And if I knew how to reach her where the waters run deep
I would give her the words that would help her to sleep

Baby's been so strong
But maybe for too long
Oh she tries so hard to hide
The mystery inside
But it cuts to the marrow

And if I knew what was missing, if I knew what was best
I would give her the peace that would help her to rest

At night she lays in bed
With secrets in her head
With pain too deep for words
And nothing can be heard
But the sound of her breathing

Mercies and angels up above, heaven please help the one I love
Guide the direction that she goes
Watch every step, each hidden stone, please let her know she's not alone
Give her the strength to trust in everything she knows

I've stayed up late at night
My head bowed in the light
And what I think at last
Is the problems in her past
Are the reason she's leaving

And if I knew how to reach her where the waters run deep
She wouldn't have the blues, she wouldn't have the blues

You know my baby's got the blues
And I don't know what to do
If she goes away
Should I try and make her stay
Till her night becomes day
And this deep sadness
Blows away
'Cause heaven knows
My heart is confused
'Cause my baby's got the blues

Ya know my baby's got the blues
Oh baby's got the blues yeh yeh
Baby's got the blue oh
And I don't know what to do, no no no
Baby's got the blues

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from Infiltrator, released June 1, 2004

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Larry Norman Los Angeles, California

American musician, singer, songwriter, record label owner, and record producer. Norman had a major influence on artists as diverse as The Pixies, Guns n' Roses, and U2. After his death in 2008 his most well-known album, 1972's Only Visiting This Planet, was selected for inclusion in The United States Library of Congress for its cultural significance and impact on American culture. ... more

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