I wore my forty-four so long
Made my shoulder sore
I wore my forty-four so long
Made my shoulder sore
Well, I'm goin' down the valley
I might leave alone

Well, I'm so mad this mornin'
Don't know where in the world to go
I'm so mad this mornin'
Don't know where in the world to go
I got to find me some money
'Cause I gots to go

I do believe, I believe I hear that
Forty-four whistle blow
I do believe, hear that
Forty-four whistle blow
After today, hey
Ain't gonna get no more