Some men were born in poverty some were born with wealth I was born a lovin' man and I just can't help myself The women have all made over this old boy ever since I was born That's why these old Arkansas travelin' shoes are so well worn I've made quite a name for myself the girls know who I am I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man yes I am Now in every little town that I've been in the story is the same The girls all keep on a hangin' around playin' them lovin' games But sometimes I wish them women folks would leave this old boy alone I've thought about catchin' that next Greyhound back to my Arkansas home But there ain't no use in kiddin' myself I like the way I am I'm a natural, actual real, authentical, Arkansas lovin' man Oh yes I am Now you look here woman that look in your eyes says maybe you love me so But if you turn loose of my coatail I'll get my bedroll and go Cause I ain't nowhere near the kind of a fella that'll settle down I've got a natural talent for lovin' and I'm gonna spred it around If I ever come back your way again remember who I am I'm a natural, actual real, authentical Arkansas lovin' man I'm a natural, actual real, authentical Arkansas lovin' man yes I am