Oh, what on earth's the matter now? Lord, what on earth's the matter now? Lord, just 'bout by myself Yes, he died on the road Yes, he died on the road I know my dear friend gone Ahhhh, he was a friend of mine Yes, he was a friend of mine Every time I think now, I just can't keep from cryin' I stole away and cried Yes, stole away and cried Never had no money, now, I wasn't satisfied Ahhhh, wonder what's the matter now? Lord, what on earth's the matter now? Can't get no letter, Lord, don't need no letter nohow Ahhhh, 'bout to lose my mind Ahhhh, 'bout to lose my mind Shouldn't've been so tired, 'bout this great long time