[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 with the best gal I'm lovin'
Now my friends can get my room

[Verse 2]
I'm gonna write a letter
Telephone every town I know
I'm gonna 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