[Verse 1]
I'm gon' get up in the mornin', I believe I'll dust my broom
I'm gon' get up in the mornin', I believe I'll dust my broom
I quit the best gal I'm lovin', now my friends can get my room

[Verse 2]
I'm gon' write a letter, telephone every town I know
I'm gon' write a letter, I’ll telephone every town I know
If I don't find her in West Helena, she's in East Monroe I know

[Verse 3]
I don't want no woman with every downtown man she meets
I don't want no woman with every downtown man she meets
Man, shе's a no good doney, they shouldn't allow her on thе street

[Verse 4]
I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I've got to leave my baby and break up my happy home