Lyrics:

Well, I wish I was a catfish
Swimmin' in the deep blue sea
I'd have all you women
Fishin' after me (3x)

Well, I'm broke and I'm hungry
Ragged and I'm dirty too
Well, if I clean up, baby, can I
Stay home with you (3x)

If I can't, can't come in
Let me sit down front of your door
I'll leave so early, your
Mom won't know
Won't never know (2x)

Oh, I know, know my baby
Well, she's going to jump and shout
When my train pulls in and I
I come walkin' out
Come walkin' out (2x)

Yes, I'm goin', babe I'm goin'
And your crying won't make me stay
Oh, the more that you cry, baby
More I'll go away (3x)

Well now I know, I know you don't want me
Why in the world won't you tell me so?
Then I won't be caught, baby, 'round
Your house no more (3x)