Get It While You Can (Mono Single) Janis Joplin

"Get It While You Can" by Janis Joplin, released in 1971, is a poignant #Rock ballad emphasizing the importance of love and seizing the moment. The lyrics convey vulnerability and the fleeting nature of relationships. Joplin's soulful vocals and emotive delivery enhance its heartfelt message, solidifying its cultural resonance in the '70s.

(Instrumental Intro)
In this world if you read the papers, Lord
You know everybody's fighting on with each other
You got no one you can count on, baby
Not even your own brother

So if someone comes along
He gonna give you some love and affection
I'd say get it while you can, yeah
Honey, get it while you can
Hey hey, get it while you can
Don't you turn your back on love, no no

Don't you know when you're loving anybody, baby?
You're taking a gamble on a little sorrow
But then who cares, baby?
Cause we may not be here tomorrow, no

And if anybody should come along
He gonna give you any love and affection
I'd say get it while you can, yeah
Hey hey, get it while you can
Hey hey, get it while you can

Don't you turn your back on love
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no

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