Lyrics of
Before You Accuse Me

Before You Accuse Me was written by Ellas McDaniel (better known as Bo Diddley) and has become a blues classic. It was made popular by several versions, including by Eric Clapton. The song deals with themes of infidelity and misunderstandings in relationships, typically reflecting the confrontational and dialogic style found in the blues.

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
You say I´m spending my money on other women
You takin´ money from from someone else.

I called your mama, 'bout three or four nights ago
I called your mama, 'bout three or four nights ago
Well you´re mamma said son: “Don't you call my daughter no more!"

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
You say I´m spending my money on other women
You takin´ money from from someone else.
Solo 12 bars

Come back home baby, try my love one more time
come back home baby, try my love one more time
You know when things don´t go to suit you I think I´ll lose my mind.
Solo 12 bars

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself
You say I´m spending my money on other women
You takin´ money from from someone else.
Solo 12 bars