I've Been Mistreated And I Don't Like It (11-18-25) - Bessie Smith

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