Jelly Roll Lyrics

Oh yeah, yeah
Ain't that bad, ain't that black, ain't that fine, yeah
Ain't that bad, ain't that black and ain't that fine.

Sunday after meetings and Saturday with a man
Sweet potato pie when you eat from the pan
Ain't that bad, ain't that black and ain't that fine
Ain't that bad and ain't that black and ain't that fine.

Can you dig it?
Dancing the latest dance and eating ribs and tips
Digging all the new sounds and drinking gin in sips
Ain't that bad, ain't that black and ain't that fine, baby
Ain't that bad, ain't that black, ain't that fine
I could go for a ride on your sweet jelly roll
But I wouldn't give nothing for my juicy, juicy soul.

I could go for a ride on your sweet jelly roll
But I wouldn't give nothing for my juicy, juicy soul
Ain't that bad, ain't that black and ain't that fine
Ain't that bad and ain't that black and ain't that fine
Let's go, let's go, let's go.

To tie up my do right (?) and tighten up my 'fro
Wrapping myself in black and still I shine and glow
Ain't that bad, ain't that black and ain't that fine
Ain't that bad, ain't that black and ain't that fine.

Nina Simone - Bittersweet: The Very Best of Nina Simone

Oct 2000

1. My Baby Just Cares for Me
2. Don't Smoke in Bed
3. I Loves You, Porgy
4. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
5. Trouble in Mind
6. Mississippi Goddam
7. I Put a Spell on You
8. Ne Me Quitte Pas
9. My Man's Gone Now
10. I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl
11. Blues for Mama
12. To Love Somebody
13. Ain't Got No (I Got Life)
14. Do What You Gotta Do
15. To Be Young, Gifted and Black Listen
16. Jelly Roll