When I was at home I was rested and at ease Now you got me here you try to mistreat me I'm going back home I'm going back home I'm going back home where I know I get better care Oh, mercy dear you cause my heart, been at long that we must part Trying to love you most all the rest You're leaving me breaking happiness Oh, honey baby mama please don't go I've got somthin’ to tell you, I know it's gonna break your heart We been together good while but now we've got to part I'm going back home I'm going back home I'm going back home where I know I get better care I'll count the hours lil' while you're gone Think of you wish you back home Oh, mercy dear please don't go I'm asking you dear honey baby mama please don't go I done told you once I done told you twice If you don't mind you gonna lose your life I'm going back home I'm going back home I'm going back home where I know I get better care My lonesome heart will shake with fear Every hour that you call my name Let every [?] represent himself, I'm not at ease with anyone else Oh, honey baby mama please don't go You ought’a told me that two three weeks ago Now when you had your money started that you wouldn't get broke I'm going back home I'm going back home I'm going back home where I know I get better care I'll hang along where you ever go, I'm asking you dear please don't go I'll tell you this, ain't gonna tell no lie Day you leave me that's the day you'll die Oh honey baby mama please don't go