I'd Rather Go Blind

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I'd Rather Go Blind by Chicken Shack

About I'd Rather Go Blind

"I'd Rather Go Blind" is a blues song written by Ellington Jordan and co-credited to Billy Foster and Etta James. It was first recorded by Etta James in 1967 and released in 1968. It has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic. In February 1969, British blue band Chicken Shack went into the studio to record their version of the song. Musicians on that single were Christine Perfect (Organ, Vocals; later of Fleetwood Mac), Stan Webb (Guitar), Andy Sylvester (Bass Guitar, Organ Bass Pedals) and Dave Bidwell (Drums). .

I'd Rather Go Blind Lyrics

[00:21.36] Something told me it was over
[00:30.58] When I saw you and her talking,
[00:34.97] Something deep down in my soul said, "cry girl"',
[00:42.82] When I saw you and that girl, walking out.
[00:51.82] Ooo I would rather, I would rather go blind boy,
[01:01.87] Than to see you, walk away from me child, and all
[01:14.57] Ooooo so you see, I love you so much
[01:19.24] That I don't want to watch you leave me baby,
[01:22.76] Most of all, I just don't, I just don't want to be free no
[01:28.81] Ooo I was just, I was just, I was just sitting here thinking
[01:41.76] Of your kiss and your warm embrace, yeah,
[01:48.48] When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips, now baby,
[02:03.06] Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah.
[02:09.86] Ooo and baby, baby, I would rather, I would rather be blind boy
[02:22.63] Than to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah
[02:33.15] Ooo baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind nows
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From the album: Haynes Ultimate Guide to 60s