Says I knocked on my front door mama, my good gal wouldn't seem to let me in
Says I knocked on my front door mama, my good gal wouldn't seem to let me in
Says it must be another rounder laying up with my old black hen
Says it thunders and lightnings and the rain begins to fall
Says it thunders and lightnings and the rain begins to fall
Says it must've be another mule mama kicking in my stall
Says I'm going to buy me a thirty‑two twenty mama with a long six inch barrel
Says I'm going to buy me a thirty‑two twenty mama with a long six inch barrel
Says I'm going to k** that mule then I'm sure going k** my gal
Then I'm going to Caruthersville mama just to take that right‑hand road
Then I'm going to Caruthersville mama just to take that right‑hand road
Says I never quit walking till I walked up in my mama's door
Says I'll be sad and I'll be lonesome worried I'll be blue
Says I'll be sad and I'll be lonesome worried I'll be blue
Says I'm tired of being worried with you