This case has gone the wings of the bird Until next time to Bluesville Down Memory Lane…. Don't let your friends turn you against me baby They ain't given you one red copper cent Don't let your friends turn you against me baby They ain't given you one red copper cent When I leave you this time baby Wonder who's gonna pay your house rent Don't let your friends turn you against me baby Then let your conscience be your guide Don't let your friends turn you against me baby This time let your conscience be your guide When I leave you this time baby I wonder if your friend is gonna stay by your side Your friends, your friends say that I'm evil I hunt the women like the dog hunt a bone I can't be doing too much wrong baby Everyday I bring my paycheck home Don't let you friends turn you against me baby They ain't giving you one red copper cent When I leave you this time baby Wonder who's gonna pay your house rent Mercy [ guitar ] Don't let your friends turn you against me baby They ain't given you one red copper cent Don't let your friends turn you against me baby They ain't given you one red copper cent When I leave you this time baby Wonder who's gonna pay your house rent Do-do-dup I'm gonna stay right by your side