Says my gal she caught the Southern, and the fireman he rang the bell Says my gal she caught the Southern, and the fireman he rang the bell And the engineer he left the station, just like a bat up out of hell Said I waved my hand, she didn't even look around Said I waved my hand, she didn't even look around Said and I felt like dropping, right down on the ground Mama here I am, down on my bended knees Mama here I am, down on my bended knees Says I'm crying to the good Lord, send me back my good gal if you please Said now I got a notion, to leave this lonesome town Said now I got a notion, to leave this lonesome town Says my gal she caught the Southern, and I know she done put me down Now my old bones is aching, and my hair is turning grey Now my old bones is aching, and my hair is turning grey Said I'm going back home mama, and I'm going back there to stay