Now I got a gal that's sweet to me But she just ain't what she used to be Just a little high headed that's plain to see Don't get above your raisin', stay down ...

There will come a time, some morning When all the saints will rise and shine Hallelujah, praise the Lord, it won't be long Up to that happy home in glory Where...

Oh, someone has taken you from me And left me here all alone Just to listen to the rain beat on my window pane In our little cabin home on the hill Now tonight...

I ain't gonna work on the railroad I ain't gonna work on the farm Lay down the shack 'til the mail train comes back And I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms Roll ...