Helen Kane — I've Got It (But It Don't Do Me No Good) lyrics

Lyrics

Every time I get a brand new sweetie
I’m up in the clouds, and I’m flyin' high
Then my boyfriend, he gets a brand new sweetie
You know, I don’t seem to get a break
I wonder why?
I’m a lonesome little babe in the woods, ooh, ooh
I’ve got it, but it don’t do me no good
You know, I can’t hold a man the way that I should, ooh, ooh
I’ve got it, ah, but it don’t do me no good
I’m know I’m young and I’m so ambitious
But why should I waste my charms?
I’ve got a lot of lovin'
But who’s got the lips and arms?
Oh, I’m a girl who’s been so misunderstood, ooh, ooh
Oh, I’ve got it, ah, but it don’t do me no good
I’m a little lonesome red riding hood
I’ve got it, but it don’t do me a bit of good
'Cause Mr. Wolf won’t play the way that he should
I’ve got it, but it don’t do me no good
I’m like a barrel of rare old sherry
I’m longing to meet my fate
I want somebody to marry
But who wants to dissipate?
I’m afraid that I might ache in the woods
Oh, I’ve got it, but it don’t do me no good!
Boop-boop-a-doop!