All last winter : and all last fall
I didn't have nobody : to worry me at all

No need running : holding out your hand
I can get a woman : same as you can a man

When I first met you : you had your diamonds on
Since I done left you : you've got them all in pawn

No need a‑running : hollering and crying
I'll take you back baby : if you was dying

Come on daddy : and tell me one more time
When I left : I didn't have my right mind

Ain't no need of sitting : with my head hung down
Your black man : ought to get on out of town