Lyrics:

I'VE BEEN MISTREATED AND I DON'T LIKE IT
Fred Longshaw

as rec by Bessie Smith Nov 18th 1925 New York


Oh, there is somethin' I can't understand,
Why a good woman gets a no-good man.
I'm gonna leave here, and the time ain't long,
Because my man has done me wrong.

I've been mistreated and I don't like it,
There's no use to say I do.
I've been mistreated and I don't like it,
So I must tell to you.

Once upon a time I stood for all he did,
Those days are gone, believe me kid!
I've been mistreated and I don't like it,
There's no use to say I do.

Once upon a time I stood for all he did,
Those days are gone, believe me kid!
I've been mistreated and I don't like it, Lord,
No use to say I do, I mean,
No use to say I do!