I'm leaving town: baby going to leave my home
I'm leaving town: baby going to leave my home
I'm going: were baby I'm better known

I walk these blocks: I got to buy me some shoes
I walk these blocks: I got to buy me some shoes
That's the reason why: Mr mctell got the blues

Got drunk last night: Mama and the night before
Got drunk last night: And the night before
And if luck don't change: Mr mctell won't get drunk no more

Cigarettes is my ruin: whiskey is my crave
Cigarettes is my ruin: whiskey is my crave
Some of these nice‑looking women: going to take me to my grave