Well, I worked for a week and I got no pay
(Things getting better)
Well, my baby's coming back home to stay
(Things getting better)
Well, she's coming back home, but I haven't got a dime
(Things getting better)
But I've got my love to keep me fine[unverified]
(Things getting better)

Oh oh
Things getting better
Things getting better

Well, since my baby's been away
(Things getting better)
Well, things got worse from day to day
(Things getting better)
Well, now my baby's come back to me
(Things getting better)
Yeah, it'll get better, wait and see
(Things getting better)

Oh oh
Things getting better
Things getting better

Oh oh
Things getting better
Things getting better

Well, I pawned my watch and I sold my car
(Things getting better)
The money I've got wouldn't get me far
(Things getting better)
But I don't mind now that you've packed
(Things getting better)
It's a fact, that

Things getting better
Things getting better

Oh oh
Things getting better
Things getting better