Sister Mercy

You know baby

That you’ve been hurting me

And you can see it in my eyes

But I know that if you asked me

I’d be the one to testify

‘Cause a woman’s got the power

To take control of me

Well she can wrap me round her finger

And make a damn fool of me

I keep on pleading with my love but in vain

I’ve been hurting but I can’t stand the pain

Keep on pushing and you’ll drive me insane

I keep on telling you again and again

Sister mercy, keep on coming down on me

Sister mercy, any time that you set me free

Show me mercy, let me get up off my knees

Sister mercy have mercy

Oh have mercy on me

I wanna tell you honey

Ain’t the kind that would love and lie

And I don’t want to argue

And I don’t want no alibis

You keep me spinning like I’m under a spell

I try to hide it, girl you know me too well

I feel pressure when you’re squeezing me tight

Your teeth are shining when I turn out the light

Sister mercy, what are you trying to prove

Sister mercy, give it up you’ve got to turn me loose

Show me mercy, I’ve got nothing left to lose

Sister mercy have mercy

Oh have mercy on me

I’d like too look beyond her masquerade

I’m sure I’d find a way to make her change

‘Cause I can tell that girl ain’t quite so hard

My sister mercy’s gonna have a brand new start