Some of these days you're going to miss me, mama Lord when I'm gone
Now just go ahead and forget it, and try to carry my good works on
Now I'm going away mama, but I'll be back some day soon
Just don't lose your head, let no lowdown rounder have my room
Mama here I am, right back on the job again
Says I've had no loving, Lord since God knows when
Now you acted bad, and you don't obey my rules
Because I'm back home again, I'm going to take you to a brand new school
Now listen here mama, go ahead and set down and be yourself
But the next time I go strolling, just try to find you someone else