Want Ads

Want Ads by Honey Cone (1971 #1 BB chart) Original key Intro: Wanted, young man single and free. Experienced in love preferred, But will accept a young trainee Ooohh I'm gonna put it in the want ads, I need a love that’s true Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through At home I find myself, lost and all alone. My man is playing the field, the thrill is gone He stays out all night, says he's with the boys But lipstick on his collar, perfume on it too Tells me he's been lying, tell ya what I'm gonna do I'm gonna put it in the want ads, this girl's in misery Gonna put it in the want ads, somebody rescue me I spend my nights alone, cryin' bitter tears Although I cry aloud, nobody really hears And when I need him most, he's never by my side He's either playing cards, or drinking at the bar He thinks that I'm a fool, I'm going to the evening news Gonna put it in the want ads, I need somebody new Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through Extra extra, read all about it, Wanted, young man single and free Experience in love preferred, But will accept a young trainee Solo over verse chords then resolve to Bridge: Lipstick on his collar, perfume on it too Tells me he's been lying, I'm going to the evening news Ooohhh Gonna put it in the want ads, I need somebody new Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through Gonna put it in the want ads, this girl's in misery End or fade.