Whoa, smokestack lightning
Shinin' just like gold
Why don't ya hear me cryin'?
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh

Whoa, tell me, baby
What's the, matter with you?
Why don't ya hear me cryin'?
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh

Whoa, tell me, baby
Where did ya stay last night?
A-why don't ya hear me cryin'?
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh

Whoa, stop your train
Let a hobo ride
Why don't ya hear me cryin'?
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh
Whoa, fare thee well
Never see you no more
Why don't ya hear me cryin'?
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh

Whoa, who bit you, baby sister
Since I, I been gone? A little, bitty boy?
Girl, be on
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh-hoo
A-ooh
A-ooh
A-ooh