Verse 1
I'm gettin' up soon in the mornin', I believe I'll dust my broom
I'm gettin' up soon 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
Verse 2
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 Mississippi, she be in East Monroe I know
Verse 3
I don't want no woman who wants every downtown man she meets
No, I don't want no woman who wants every downtown man she meets
Man cause no good darlin', they shouldn't lie her on the street, yeah
Verse 4
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