Otis Redding - I cant turn you loose
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Tuning: E A D G
I CAN'T TURN YOU LOOSE (Bassline)
As recorded by Otis Redding
(From the 1967 Album HISTORY OF OTIS REDDING)
Words and Music by Otis Redding
Transcribed by Slowhand
Gtr I (E A D G) - 'Donald "Duck" Dunn - Bass'
[Intro & Interlude]
Q=126
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[1st & 2nd Verses]
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[Interlude]
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[Lyrics]
[Huh]I cant turn you loose now
If I do I'm gonna loose my life
[Ooh]I can't turn you loose now
If I do I'm gonna loose my life
I can't turn you loose to nobody
I love you baby, yes I do
Give shakin' mama, I told ya
I'm in love with only you
[Gotta] Baby do it baby why don't ya
I'll give ya everything you want
Gotta, gotta
Keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta Keep on holdin on
I cant turn you loose now
I'm in love with the prettiest thing
I never, never turn you loose now
Because of all the sweet love she brings
I can't turn you loose to nobody
I love you baby, yes I do
Give shaking mama,
I told ya I'm in love with only you
Gotta, do it baby why don't ya
I'll give ya everything you want
Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta keep a grip on you
Gotta gotta keep on holdin on