Got The World In A Jug 1924

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 13Feb2025
2025

I ain't got no more blues
I feel good today
Don't know why, I let that man
Mistreat me that way
I was good to him as I could be
But could not make him see
Now I've got everything my way
So, take a little tip from me

I've got the world in a jug
And got the stopper in my hand
Ain't gonna give my lovin' to one man
Now when I tried to be good
He acted mean as he could
I've got another sweetie now
And how he can love
Don't have to worry no more
Got everything just so
I got the world in a jug
And got the stopper in my hand

I've got the world in a jug
And got the stopper in my hand
I'm gonna have a good time while I can
I got my home and everything
A brand new car and diamond ring
Now if you want this brown skin queen
You surely must come clean
Don't think I'm mean or cold
Just 'cause I'm gettin' you told
I got the world in a jug
And got the stopper in my hand

I've got the world in a jug
And got the stopper in my hand
If a man wants me he'll come at my command
If everybody turns me down
I'm gonna live without a frown
Now I ain't met a real man yet
That I can't forget
If you don't mean what's right
Don't try to be so tight
I got the world in a jug
And got the stopper in my hand

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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Got The World In A Jug 1924
(Got the Stopper In My Hand)
Lyrics by Mercedes Gilbert
Music by Fletcher Henderson
© 1924 by Down South Music Publishing Corp.   N.Y.
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sequence & karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Thursday 13 February 2025 at 10.19
in association with Fred Feild, The Sheet Music Singer
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James Pitt-Payne