I told Reuben, lord I told Reuben I told Reuben lord you must have been drunk Well you must have been drunk To pawn your watch & trunk & Go and get your baby out of jail Well if you just say so, honey I'll railroad no more I'll bury my burdens and go home I told Reuben, lord I told Reuben I told Reuben that his baby was gone She packed up her things She left her wedding ring He's holding his head in his hand I told Reuben, lord I told Reuben I told Reuben lord you must have been drunk Well you must have been drunk To pawn your watch & trunk & Go and get your baby out of jail