Lyrics:

Come on, mama, go to the edge of town
Come on, mama, go to the edge of town
I know where there's a bird nest, built down on the ground

If I was a bird, mama
If I was a bird, mama, I would find a nest in the heart of town
Lord, you know I'd build it in the heart of town
So when the town get lonesome, I'd be bird nest bound

Hard luck is at your front door, blues are in your room
Hard luck is at your front door, blues are in your room
Callin' at your back door, 'What's gonna become of you?'

Sometimes I say I need you, then again I don't
Sometimes I say I need you, then again I don't
You know it's the truth, baby
Sometime I think I'll quit you, then again I won't

Oh, I remember one mornin' stand in my baby's door
Sure, boy, I was standin' there
Oh, I remember one mornin' stand in my baby's door
Boy, you know what she told me?
'Look-a here papa Charley, I don't want you no more'

Take me home sweet home, baby, to that shiny star
Take me home now to, that shiny star
Lord, you know I'm just stayin' there
You don't need no tellin', mama, take you in my car