It was early in the mornin' I heard a rooster crow for days It was early in the mornin' I heard a rooster crow for days I looked out my window And saw my baby walk away I thought, "Lord, please stop him Ain't gonna get drunk no more" I thought, "Lord, please stop him Ain't gonna get drunk no more" I hollered out my window "Come back baby please don't go" I know he heard me callin' He looked back and waved his hand I know he heard me callin' He looked back and waved his hand I could hear him tell his momma "That's one no good woman" Well, I watched my baby leave His momma had him by the hand Well, I watched my baby leave His momma had him by the hand I'd give anything I have Just to see my man again