You got me some good news just the other day
Took such a long time just to come my way
Always seem to happen, 'least it has in the past
Good news takes forever and bad news travels fast

Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast

I went out to the bank to get me a loan
The man said, "We'll let you know in thirty days at your home
Missed a couple of payments and it didn't take long
I got me a phone call sayin', All your money's gone”

Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast

I loved my baby, but she didn't love me
Took such a long time just to get her to see
But she found some guy that she loved more
It took about five minutes man, I was right out that door

Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast

Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast
Bad news travels fast