1949 – Ivory Joe Hunter
When I lost my baby
I almost lost my mind
When I lost my baby
I almost lost my mind
My head is in a spin
Since she left me behind
I passed a million people
But can’t tell who I meet
I passed a million people
I can’t tell who I meet
‘Cause my eyes are full of tears
Where can my baby be?
I went to the gypsy
And had my fortune read
I went to see a gypsy
I had my fortune read
I hung my head in sorrow
When she said what she said
Well, I can tell you, people
The news was not so good
Well, I can tell you, people
The news was not so good
She said, “Your baby has quit you
This time she’s gone for good”