My mama dead, Lord Papa can't be found My mama dead an, Lord Papa can't be found I ain't got me nobody Throw my arms around Yon' come the devil, we gonna Set this town on fire Yon' come the devil Gonna start this town on fire 'Llow me a chance comes up Until I bid this town, goodbye I got ways like a devil Sleep in the lion's den I got ways like a devil Sleep in a lion's den Doggin' fer 'em, steal to get 'em Bought her ticket in Let me tell you, mama What you said last night Lay down on my bedside Try to treat me right Lord, I'm goin up the country But cryin won't make me stay I'm goin up the country Cryin' won't make me stay More you cry The further I'll ride away