They told me doncha go down to that city. don't you go down to That city, i say. For there's trouble there for sure and it's no concern of yours And it's all i have to hear them people say. Chorus: If you don't look around, you won't see my a-goin', see me A-goin' that way. If you don't look around, you'll have no way of knowin'. i don't Think you even know what i say. And i saw children just walkin' 'long and singin' when a voice From behind me rang through. Then i saw an ugly man with a mad dog in his hand. he said, "stand right there. i'll turn him loose on you." (chorus) So don't tell me there ain't no time for singin' 'cause i don't Need no empty words from you. If they're sayin' who ain't free then they're sayin' it right to Me. so, go back home. i'll wake you when we're through. (chorus)