I'm gonna get up in the morning, I believe I'll dust my broom I'm gonna get up in the morning, I believe I'll dust my broom Quit the gal I'm loving, knock my friend and get my room Yes I'm gon' write a letter, telephone every town I know Yes I'm gon' write a letter, telephone every town I know If I can't find her in West Helena, she in East Monroe I know I don't want no woman, wants every downtown man she meet I don't want no woman, wants every downtown man she meet She's a no good doney, they shouldn't 'low her on the street I believe, I believe my time ain't long I believe, I believe my time ain't long I've got to leave my baby and break up my happy home