Talking about changing men : mama you been saying that
stuff all over town
But I'm liable to take my forty‑five : mama and turn you
upside down
Mama when I talk to you : God above know I don't mean no
harm
But it's just because I love you : and I'm trying to
teach you right from wrong
Mama it ain't no need of leaving me : because you're
going to be mistreated by someone else
And rather than see someone else mistreat you : I'd
rather keep you and mistreat you myself