Lord I did all I can do
And I can't get along with you
I'm gonna take you to your mama payday

Payday, payday

It was just about a week ago
I stole me a ham of meat
I'm gonna keep my skillet greasy if I can

If I can, if I can

With a knapsack on my back
And the hounds' on my track
I'm gonna make it to my shanty for a day

For a day, payday

There's a rabbit in the log
I ain't got no rabbit dog
Lord I hate to see that rabbit get away

Get away, get away

I did all I can do
And I can't get along with you
I'm gonna take you to your mama payday
Payday...