I'm a get up in the mornin' I believe I'll dust my broom I'm a get up in the mornin' I believe I'll dust my broom I quit the best girl I'm lovin' Now my friends can get in my room
I'm gonna write a letter, telephone every town I know I'm gonna write a letter, telephone every town I know If I don't find her in ? (Matilda or West Hills, Lord) ? She be in East Monroe I know
And I don't want no woman Want every downtown man she meets No I don't want no woman Want every downtown man she meets Man, she's a no good doney They shouldn't allow her on the street, yeah
I believe, I believe my time ain't long I believe, I believe my time ain't long I ain't gonna leave my baby And break up my happy home