[Chorus 1]
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
I'm worried now, but I won't be worried long

[Verse 1]
Got myself a Cadillac thirty dollars down
Got myself a brand new house five miles out of town
Got myself a gal named Sue treats me really fine
Yes, she's my baby, and I love her all the time

[Chorus 2]
It takes a worried, worried man to sing a worried, worried song
It takes a worried, worried man to sing a worried, worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long

[Verse 2]
I've been away on a business trip travelin' all around
I got a gal, and her name is Sue, prettiest gal in town
She sets my mind to worryin' every time I'm gone
I'll be home tonight so I won't be worried long

[Chorus 1]
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
I'm worried now, but I won't be worried long
[Verse 3]
Well, Bob is in the livin' room holdin' hands with Sue
Nicky's at that big front door vowin' to come on through
Well, I'm here in the closet, oh Lord what shall I do?
We're worried now, but we won't be worried long

[Chorus 1]
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song, oh yes
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
I'm worried now, but I won't be worried long