I know you heard the story, listen now people I know the song I know you heard the story, listen now people I know the song I mean I drink muddy water, I mean sugar now the whole night long I'd rather drink muddy water, rather sleep in a real hollow log I'd rather drink muddy water, rather sleep in a real hollow log Baby now before I'd stay with you, let you treat me like your driving dog Now daddy daddy daddy listen, turn your lights down low Now daddy daddy daddy listen, turn your lights down low I got something good to tell you, she holler daddy just before you go Put your hat on my dresser, put your shoes daddy now under my bed Put your hat on my dresser, put your shoes daddy now under my bed You yearn for my pillow daddy, just to hold your little old worried head Listen mmm, baby now how long how long Listen mmm, baby now how long how long I mean I'd rather drink muddy water baby, Because you know you sure have done me wrong I'd rather drink muddy water, I'd rather wade in muddy water too I'd rather drink muddy water, I'd rather wade in muddy water too Now before I'd stay with you, and take these lowdown dirty things you do