I'm tore down, almost level with the ground
I'm tore down, almost level with the ground
Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found
I went to the river to jump in
My baby showed up and said, "I will tell you when"
I’m tore down, almost level with the ground
I’m tore down, almost level with the ground
Well, I feel like this when my baby can’t be found
Love you, babe, with all my heart and soul
Love like mine will never grow old
Love you in the morning and in the evening too
Every time you leave me, I get mad with you
I’m tore down, almost level with the ground
I’m tore down, almost level with the ground
Well I feel like this when my baby can’t be found
Love you, baby, with all my might
Love like mine is out of sight
I'd lie for you, if you want me to
I really don't believe that your love is true
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I’m tore down, almost level with the ground
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"I'm Tore Down" or "Tore Down" is a blues song first recorded in 1961 by Freddie King (who was then known as "Freddy" King) for Federal Records. Pianist Sonny Thompson, who played on several early King songs, is credited as the songwriter. When Federal released it as single in 1961, with the instrumental "Sen-Sa-Shun" as the B-side, it reached number five on Billboard's Hot R&B Sides singles chart.
English rock musician Eric Clapton recorded "I'm Tore Down" for his 1994 blues tribute album From the Cradle. For his recording, Clapton uses an arrangement close to King's original, including the falsetto vocal phrases and guitar fills. Reprise Records released a compact disc promotional single in 1994, which reached number five on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Clapton has performed the song on several occasions; live recordings appear on Live in Hyde Park (1997) and John Mayall's 70th Birthday Concert (2003).