Prove It On Me Blues

There is evidence that Rainey (often known as "The Mother of the Blues") was bisexual, as was her friend Bessie Smith. See the link below under "misc. Info" for more on this subject. The flyer below displays a drawing of Rainey in men's style clothing as referred to in the 2nd verse of her song with a group of women friends.

 Went out last night, had a great big fight
Everything seemed to go on wrong
I looked up, to my surprise
The gal I was with was gone
Where she went, I don't know
I mean to follow everywhere she goes
Folks say I'm crooked. I didn't know where she took it
I want the whole world to know.
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 They say I do it, ain't nobody caught me
Sure got to prove it on me
Went out last night with a crowd of my friends
They must've been women, 'cause I don't like no men
It's true I wear a collar & a tie
Makes the wind blow all the while
Don't you say I do it, ain't nobody caught me
You sure got to prove it on me.
 

(instrumental)

Wear my clothes just like a fan
Talk to the gals just like any old man
'Cause they say I do it, ain’t nobody caught me
Sure got to prove it on me