[Verse 1]
Longin' for Chicago, ain't got no railroad fare
Longin' for Chicago, ain't got no railroad fare
'Cause I got a easy rider up the road somewhere

[Verse 2]
He ain't good lookin', ain't got no Poro hair
He ain't good lookin', ain't got no Poro hair
He's got a disposition, you'll take him any old where

[Verse 3]
Soon this mornin', just about the break of day
Soon this mornin', just about the break of day
I caught my kid man makin' his getaway
Goodbye and farewell

[Verse 4]
Lord, I feel my trouble risin' with the sun
Lord, I feel my trouble risin' with the sun
'Cause I know my daddy is lovin' some other one