I'd Rather Go Blind

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I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James

About I'd Rather Go Blind

I'd Rather Go Blind stands as one of the most emotionally charged blues and soul songs of the 20th century, first recorded by Etta James in 1967. Originally released as the B-side to Tell Mama, this powerful ballad emerged during a pivotal era in American music when blues and soul were evolving into new forms of expression. The song's raw emotional depth and James' haunting vocal delivery would influence generations of artists across multiple genres. .

I'd Rather Go Blind Lyrics

[00:19.13] Something told me it was over
[00:28.41] When I saw you and her talkin'
[00:36.47] Something deep down in my soul said, "Cry, girl"
[00:45.89] When I saw you and that girl walkin' around
[00:54.49] I would rather, I would rather go blind, boy
[00:59.40]
[01:01.44]
[01:03.49] Than to see you walk away from me, child, no
[01:12.12] So you see, I love you so much
[01:15.63] That I don't wanna watch you leave me, baby
[01:20.88] Most of all, I just don't, I just don't wanna be free, no
[01:27.74]
[01:29.95] I was just, I was just, I was just sittin here thinkin'
[01:38.84] Of your kiss, and your warm embrace, yeah
[01:47.50] When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips, now baby
[01:56.69] Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah
[02:04.32] And baby, baby, I'd rather, I'd rather be blind, boy
[02:12.33]
[02:14.48] Than to see you walk away
[02:16.36] See you walk away from me, yeah
[02:20.54]
[02:22.93] Baby, baby, baby
[02:25.92] I'd rather be blind now
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From the album: The Chess Box