It was early in the mornin'
I heard the rooster crow for day
It was early in the mornin'
I heard the rooster crow for day

I looked out of my window
And saw my baby walk away

I cried, Lord, please stop him
I won't never, never bug him no more
I cried, Lord, please stop him
I won't never, never bug him no more

I hollered outta my window
Come back, baby, please don't go

I know he heard me callin'
He looked back and waived his hand
I know he heard me callin'
'Cause he looked back and waived his hand

I heard him tell his mother
That's one no-good dame