I THINK YOU NEED A SHOT
Walter Davis  1936

as recorded by Champion Jack Dupree  1945

also recorded by Walter Davis '36


You got bad blood mama, I believe you need a shot,
You got bad blood mama, I believe you need a shot,
I said, "Turn over mama, let Champion Dupree see what you got!".

I operates on women and I don't fool around with men,
Yes I operates on women and I don't fool around with men,
I said, "Turn over, baby, and let me stick my own needle in!".

Now my needle is in you baby, and you seem to feel alright,
Yes my needle is in you baby, and you seem to feel alright,
When the medicine starts comin' down, I want you to hold me tight!

Now your ways is so lovin' and your skin is so nice and soft,
Yes your ways is so lovin' and your skin is so nice and soft,
I don't want you to start wigglin' round, you'll make me break my needle off!

I am your doctor, throw your legs up on de wall,
Yes I am your doctor, throw your legs up on de wall,
When the medicine starts comin' down, I want you to have it!



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - March 2013)