I got a mind to ramble I got a mind to rob an steal I got a mind to ramble I got a mind to rob an steal I got a mind to hi-jack, people You don't know the way I feel I can stand right ch'ere Look over onto the avenue I can stand right ch'ere Look over onto the avenue I can see ev'ry little ole thing That my little ol' baby do When I had my baby I tried to do my very best When I had my baby I tried to do my very best I got a telegram from her People, an she was goin' way out in the west Now, I love my baby But I just can't believe what she's doin' I love my baby I just can't believe just what she's doin' But maybe I'll have confidence in her Some long old lonesome day Mmm-mmm-mmm (piano) Lord, an I don't know what in this world to do I even cries in my sleep, baby An it's comin' right back on you.