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