So enough with the sad songs--here's some good (?) old rock'n'roll.
Please understand that when I'm referring to "Candy From My Baby" I mean it, of course, "consensually"! #MeToo
I hope you enjoy it!
CANDY FROM MY BABY
Words & Music
By
Jerry Pettit
Facebook.com/JerryPettitMusic
She makes me feel so right,
As sweet as sweet can be.
She sets my heart on fire,
I know that she loves me.
Wanna lock this down forever,
And throw away the key.
The thing I love most about her
Is that she's wild and free.
CHORUS:
I like taking CANDY FROM MY BABY,
It's the sweetest thing I know.
And the loving that comes with it,
Feel from my head down to my toes.
Her kisses taste like sugar,
Her glances make me melt,
Her hugs make me so drawn to her,
The greatest thing I've ever felt.
SAXOPHONE SOLO
Love hearing when she sings
She takes my breath away
Hope what the future brings
Is life with her day after day.
There's still such a thrill for me when she
Leaves a message on the phone.
Always full of love, reminds me of
How we just can't leave each other alone.
CHORUS:
I like taking CANDY FROM MY BABY,
It's the sweetest thing I know.
And the loving that comes with it,
Feel from my head down to my toes.
Her kisses taste like sugar,
Her glances make me melt,
Her hugs make me so drawn to her,
The greatest thing I've ever felt.
BRIDGE:
Sometimes one of us will be busy,
Leaves the other one all on their own.
That aloneness can make us feel dizzy.
How awful to be all alone!
CHORUS:
I like taking CANDY FROM MY BABY,
It's the sweetest thing I know.
And the loving that comes with it,
Feel from my head down to my toes.
Her kisses taste like sugar,
Her glances make me melt,
Her hugs make me so drawn to her,
The greatest thing I've ever felt.
© 2022, Jerry Pettit
@guatecoop Feb 2022
Nice swinging rock song! Your vocals are so perfect, as well as the slap-back. How do you get your songs sounding so good?!? I mean, really, they are so balanced. I'm impressed again. Well done!
@johnstaples Feb 2022
Well dang, Jerry, this is a fine rock'n'roll song! Your voice is in perfect shape here; you even slipped in a line or two reminiscent of The King! I love, Love, LOVE that hook/title (especially with your disclaimer!!) I love everything about this song!! Great work!
@coolparadiso Feb 2022
rock n roll - nice to see a different thing and you do it so well!
@katestantonsings Feb 2022
I second Bill--you can sing this style really well! I cannot play a note on the saxophone, but my daughter enjoyed the last two solos of yours that I played for her! It's such a cool instrument.
@hbusse Feb 2022
So fun! A rowdy good time, feels like a dance hall number.
@billwhite51 Feb 2022
i never realized you were such a good rock and roll singer.
@kristi Feb 2022
What a happy, bright song! Makes me want to dance. It's got that celebratory feel, especially with the inclusion of the saxophone! Well delivered too and with lots of bells and whistles!
@sbs2018 Feb 2022
Happy song but so sad that we now have to include disclaimers about what we mean about the simplest, most innocent things.
Love, love, love the melody on this one - right from the first note. Gave me chills! Love the sax!
@cindyrella Feb 2022
This is catchy as hell and what fabulous lyrics! Really made me smile!
@richaaaay Feb 2022
Hi Jerry...So nice to hear your music again. What impresses me so much about your music is how clear and cohesive your lyrics always are. You are a masterful at communicating through verse. Nicely done!