Now I woke up this morning : my woman was standing over me
She had a big forty‑five : and she was mad as she could be

Now I prayed to my baby : and to the Lord above
Now I said honey please don't shoot me : baby you the only woman I love

She seen me with a woman : standing at her front gate
Now I tried my best to dodge her : but I was just a little too late

Now and it's please please please darling : honey please don't take my life
Because you got me all wrong baby : honey that was another man's wife