This year the boll weevil he lives in my cotton The big river flooded out my corn in the bottom Talk about a man with troubles I've got 'em But you've been mighty good to me Lord you've been mighty good to me My barn burned down and it was nearly new A rat must of gnawed the wires in two But don't get me wrong I'm not fussing at you For you've been mighty good to me Lord you've been mighty good to me Lord you've been mighty good to me You've let me keep my family To me you never have been rude You keep my table filled with food And I thank you every night and day Cause I don't enough I should say Lord you've been mighty good to me My best horse fell and broke both hind legs What chickens I have they won't lay any eggs But you know Lord I never borrow or beg For you've been mighty good to me Lord you've been mighty good to me