Now listen here babe : is that the way you intend to do
Mistreat me for another man : as true as I have been to you

You used to treat me like you loved me : I wonder why you changed your mind
You know I did the best I could : to treat you loving and kind

I'm going to see you babe : when you down and out like myself
You're going to work for Willie Kelly : and he'll work for somebody else

I'm going away to leave you : I know the men will be better if I do
Because as long as I'm around here : they can't get a fair break at you

I hate to go : and I'm really afraid to stay
But I won't be around here : mama and let you have your way