Lyrics:

I've a story to tell you, honey, and it just too bad
I've a story to tell you, honey, and it just too bad
Get a little closer, tell you 'bout a dream I've had

Saw a big-time rounder, hangin' 'round my high brown's bed
I saw a big-time rounder, hangin' 'round my high brown's bed
If I shoots that rounder, honey, it will be too bad

'Tell me, pretty mama, why you fool around with him?
Won't you tell me pretty mama, why you fool around with him?'
'I can't tell you, papa. It will be too bad Jim.'

I'm goin' to take my razor, cut you from ear to ear
I'm going to take my razor, cut you from ear to ear
When that rounder call you, honey, then you can't hear

I'm goin' 'own to the river, jump over so brave and bold
I'm going down to the river, jump over so brave and bold
I don't mind the drownin', honey, but the water's so cold

But ain't no use to worry, honey, 'bout the time you've had
But it ain't no use to worry, honey, 'bout the time you've had
If you had a lot of trouble, honey, it is just too bad